danke schön

[ dahng-kuh shœn, shahyn ]

interjection

1. thank you very much.

Word History and Origins

Origin of danke schön¹

First recorded in 1870–75; from German, from danke “thank you” (from danken “to thank”; thank ( def ) ) + schön “beautiful, good” ( sheen ( def ) )

Example Sentences

“Thank you, danke schön!” the surprised reporter said.

From Washington Times

As caretakers bustle in and out, she practices the German phrases she has carefully recorded on a notepad: “Danke Schön,” many thanks.

From New York Times

"Scutt's refurb goes right down into the woodwork, with seats in the stalls fitted with ledges for all important 'refreshments'. That also means more leg room... it's like travelling business class, danke schon!" wrote Marmion.

From BBC

After 16 years and 107 E.U. summits, European leaders bade farewell to German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday with a collective "danke schön."

From Washington Post

“I say, ‘gehen Jericho!’ and if you will, ‘danke schön,’ and good luck to you.

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