sich bedanken
To thank
بهطور تحتاللفظی: to thank oneself
Use it when you want to formally acknowledge someone's help or a gift with sincerity.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- The formal way to describe the act of saying thank you.
- Requires 'bei' for people and 'für' for things or reasons.
- Perfect for emails, formal letters, and sincere personal gratitude.
معنی
This phrase is the formal or deliberate way to express gratitude. While 'Danke' is a quick word, 'sich bedanken' is the actual action of saying thank you to someone.
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 6Thanking a colleague for help
Ich möchte mich bei Ihnen für Ihre Hilfe bedanken.
I would like to thank you for your help.
Texting a friend after a party
Ich wollte mich nur kurz für den tollen Abend bedanken!
I just wanted to briefly thank you for the great evening!
A formal speech at a wedding
Wir bedanken uns herzlich bei allen Gästen.
We thank all the guests from the bottom of our hearts.
زمینه فرهنگی
In German culture, expressing gratitude is seen as a formal social contract. Using the reflexive verb 'sich bedanken' elevates the act from a simple reflex to a sincere acknowledgment of someone's effort. It is particularly important in written correspondence and formal hosting situations.
The 'Bei-Für' Rule
Always remember: 'bei' is for the person, 'für' is for the reason. `Ich bedanke mich BEI Oma FÜR den Kuchen.`
Don't Forget the 'sich'
If you just say 'Ich bedanke', the sentence is incomplete. You must include 'mich', 'dich', 'sich', etc.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- The formal way to describe the act of saying thank you.
- Requires 'bei' for people and 'für' for things or reasons.
- Perfect for emails, formal letters, and sincere personal gratitude.
What It Means
sich bedanken is a reflexive verb. It describes the act of giving thanks. Think of it as the 'official' version of saying thank you. It is more than just a quick word. It is a conscious gesture of appreciation. You use it when you want to describe the process. It feels more complete than a simple Danke.
How To Use It
You need two things: a person and a reason. Use bei for the person you are thanking. Use für for the thing you received. For example: Ich bedanke mich bei dir für das Geschenk. Don't forget the reflexive pronoun! It changes based on who is speaking. Ich bedanke mich, Du bedankst dich, and so on. It sounds a bit fancy, but it is very common.
When To Use It
Use this in professional emails or formal letters. It works perfectly when you are a guest at a dinner party. Use it when you want to sound sincere and polite. It’s great for summarizing a situation. For example, 'He thanked everyone before leaving.' In German: Er bedankte sich bei allen. It adds a layer of class to your speech.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it for tiny, split-second favors. If someone holds a door, just say Danke. Saying Ich bedanke mich there sounds like you're giving a speech. It is too heavy for casual, fast-paced interactions. Avoid it if you are in a rush. It requires a bit of breath and focus. Don't use it if you want to be cool and slangy.
Cultural Background
Germans take politeness seriously, but they are also very direct. sich bedanken bridges that gap. It shows you recognize the effort someone made. In Germany, a formal thank-you note is still highly valued. It shows you have 'Anstand' (decency). It’s not just about being nice. It’s about acknowledging a social debt. Even in modern offices, a formal Ich möchte mich bedanken carries weight.
Common Variations
You can add adverbs to change the flavor. sich herzlich bedanken means to thank someone warmly. sich vielmals bedanken is like saying 'thanks a million.' If you are writing a formal letter, use Ich möchte mich bedanken. It’s the gold standard for German etiquette. It makes you sound like a pro who knows the culture.
نکات کاربردی
This phrase is neutral to formal. In spoken German, it is often used with 'wollte' (e.g., 'Ich wollte mich bedanken') to soften the formality.
The 'Bei-Für' Rule
Always remember: 'bei' is for the person, 'für' is for the reason. `Ich bedanke mich BEI Oma FÜR den Kuchen.`
Don't Forget the 'sich'
If you just say 'Ich bedanke', the sentence is incomplete. You must include 'mich', 'dich', 'sich', etc.
The Sincerity Secret
Germans use this phrase to show they aren't just being polite out of habit, but that they truly value what you did.
مثالها
6Ich möchte mich bei Ihnen für Ihre Hilfe bedanken.
I would like to thank you for your help.
A standard, professional way to show appreciation in an office.
Ich wollte mich nur kurz für den tollen Abend bedanken!
I just wanted to briefly thank you for the great evening!
The addition of 'nur kurz' makes it feel more casual for text.
Wir bedanken uns herzlich bei allen Gästen.
We thank all the guests from the bottom of our hearts.
Using 'herzlich' adds deep emotional warmth to the formal structure.
Ich muss mich bei dir für das leckere Essen bedanken.
I must thank you for the delicious food.
A polite way to end a dinner invitation.
Bedankst du dich auch bei mir, dass ich den Müll rausgebracht habe?
Are you also going to thank me for taking out the trash?
Using the formal verb for a tiny chore makes it sound sarcastic.
Wir bedanken uns für Ihr Vertrauen in unser Unternehmen.
We thank you for your trust in our company.
Standard corporate language for customer relations.
خودت رو بسنج
Complete the sentence with the correct reflexive pronoun and preposition.
Ich bedanke ___ bei dir ___ das Geschenk.
Since the subject is 'Ich', the reflexive pronoun must be 'mich'. The preposition for the object of thanks is 'für'.
Choose the correct form for a formal group 'we'.
Wir ___ uns für die Einladung.
The verb must be conjugated for 'wir', which results in 'bedanken'.
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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality of Saying Thanks
Quick and easy
Danke!
Standard polite
Vielen Dank.
Deliberate and sincere
Ich bedanke mich bei Ihnen.
Official or written
Wir bedanken uns vielmals.
Where to use 'sich bedanken'
Job Interview Follow-up
Ich bedanke mich für das Gespräch.
Birthday Cards
Ich bedanke mich für die Glückwünsche.
Dinner Party
Wir bedanken uns für die Gastfreundschaft.
Official Emails
Ich bedanke mich für Ihre schnelle Rückmeldung.
سوالات متداول
10 سوال'danken' is a simple verb taking the dative (Ich danke dir), while 'sich bedanken' is reflexive and sounds more formal and deliberate.
Yes, but usually for bigger things like a birthday gift or a place to stay. For a coffee, just say Danke.
You always use bei followed by the person in the dative case, like bei meinem Vater.
You use für followed by the thing in the accusative case, like für die Blumen.
It is! It makes the text sound more thoughtful. Use Wollte mich nur kurz bedanken to keep it light.
You can say Ich bedanke mich ganz herzlich or Ich bedanke mich vielmals.
Absolutely. It is the standard way to express gratitude in professional emails and meetings.
Yes, you can just say Ich möchte mich bedanken if the context is already clear.
Forgetting the reflexive pronoun (mich, dich, sich) is the most common error for learners.
Not at all. It sounds educated and polite, provided you aren't using it for something trivial like passing the salt.
عبارات مرتبط
Vielen Dank
Dankbarkeit zeigen
jemandem danken
Erkenntlichkeit zeigen
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