Afrikaans Word of the Day
dankie
DUN-kee • interjection — 5th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: Thank you; an expression used to show gratitude.
Examples
- Dankie vir jou hulp.
(Thank you for your help.) - Dankie, ek waardeer dit baie.
(Thank you, I appreciate it very much.) - Sy sê dankie en glimlag.
(She says thank you and smiles.)
Synonyms
- dank
- baie dankie
Dankie is the most common way to say thank you in Afrikaans. It is used in everyday conversation, both casually and politely.
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