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So you want to say thank you in Yiddish. Say "a dank" for "thank you" or "a sheynem dank" for "thank you very much." Read the article to learn more about the cultural context!

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1. 1 Say "A dank" (אַ דאַנק). Pronounced: "a donk". This phrase directly translates to "thank you". It can be used in any situation that requires gratitude.
2. 2 Learn how to say thank you very much. Say "A sheynem dank" (אַ שיינעם דאַנק) - pronounced a shaynem donk. This phrase is suitable for situations where you are especially grateful.
3. 3 Practice your pronunciation. If you want to try speaking Yiddish, it is very important to take the time to pronounce it correctly. Search the internet for videos or audios where people say "a dank". If you know someone who speaks Yiddish, ask that person to repeat this phrase out loud for you.
4. 4 Learn the roots of the Yiddish language. It is no coincidence that "a dank" and "a sheynem dank" sound like the German "danke" and "danke schoen". Yiddish is the traditional language of the Ashkenazi (descendants of Jews from Germany). The language came to Central Europe around the 9th century under the influence of the rich and cultural specificity of languages ​​and people. Yiddish contains elements of Hebrew, German, Aramaic, as well as certain Slavic and Romance languages.
   • Many words in Yiddish (including אַ דאַנק or "a dank") are written in native Hebrew or Aramaic. Words with European origins are written using phonetic pronunciation.