Dutch · Greetings & Phrases

Dankjewel

Thank you

Beginnerinterjection

Definition

An expression of gratitude.

Example

Dankjewel voor je hulp!

Thank you for your help!

Etymology

'Dankjewel' combines 'dank' (thanks) and 'je wel' (you well), reflecting a colloquial expression of gratitude developed in modern Dutch.

How & Where It’s Used

It is informal and commonly used in both spoken and written interactions among friends and acquaintances in the Netherlands.

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