Translation of Slovak word "ďakujem" to English
ďakujem
/ɟakujɛm/
Meaning
interjectionA colloquial way of saying thank you, common in daily life.
How to use
First-person singular present form of 'ďakovať' (I thank), used universally as a polite formula / interjection meaning 'thank you'. Governs the dative of the person thanked (ďakujem ti / ďakujem vám) and 'za' + accusative for the reason (ďakujem za pomoc).
🇬🇧 English
thanks
Example sentence
Ďakujem, si veľmi milý.
Thank you, you are very kind.
Ďakujem za kávu, je veľmi dobrá.
Thanks for the coffee, it's very good.
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Common phrases
- ďakujem pekne— thank you very much
- ďakujem za pomoc— thank you for the help
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What does the Slovak word "ďakujem" mean?▼
The Slovak word "ďakujem" means "thanks" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ďakujem, si veľmi milý." (which translates as "Thank you, you are very kind.").
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