Dank Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Dank" is mainly used as preposition meaning "thanks to", "due to" or "owing to". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Dank"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Preposition

  • Governed cases: genitive, dative
  • Functions: causal

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Dank
  • Plural: Dank is a special case that has no plural form

Meanings of "Dank" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Indicates cause or reason"

"Dank", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat den Job dank seiner guten Ausbildung bekommen.He got the job thanks to his good education.
  2. Wir haben das Projekt dank deiner Hilfe abgeschlossen.We completed the project thanks to your help.
  3. Sie sind gesund dank der Medizin.They are healthy thanks to the medicine.

2.) "Expression of gratitude"

"Dank", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich möchte meinen Dank ausdrücken.I would like to express my thanks.
  2. Er zeigte seinen Dank durch eine kleine Geste.He showed his thanks through a small gesture.
  3. Wir schulden dir großen Dank.We owe you great thanks.
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