German Phrase
Danke, dass du das berücksichtigst.
Meaning
This phrase expresses gratitude for someone taking something into account or giving it thought. It implies that the other person has acknowledged a request, suggestion, or situation and will act accordingly or keep it in mind. It's more specific than a simple "thank you" and acknowledges the act of consideration.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone has agreed to consider your input, request, or a specific factor in their decision-making process. It's suitable in professional settings, when discussing plans with friends, or after making a suggestion that someone has acknowledged. It shows appreciation for their thoughtfulness and willingness to take your perspective into account.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Danke,dassdudasberücksichtigst.
Danke
This is the most common way to say 'thank you' in German. It functions as an interjection but is grammatically a noun.
dass
This is a subordinating conjunction meaning 'that.' It introduces a subordinate clause, which requires the conjugated verb to move to the very end of the clause.
du
'Du' is the informal singular form of 'you.' For formal situations or when addressing multiple people formally, you would use 'Sie'.
das
In this context, 'das' acts as a demonstrative pronoun, referring back to the previously mentioned idea, suggestion, or situation.
berücksichtigst
This is the conjugated form of the verb 'berücksichtigen' (to consider, to take into account) in the second person singular present tense. It's a separable verb, but in a 'dass' clause, the prefix remains attached to the verb at the end.
🗨In Conversation
Ich habe die neuen Vorschläge eingereicht. Es wäre toll, wenn wir die Umweltaspekte stärker betonen könnten.
I submitted the new proposals. It would be great if we could emphasize the environmental aspects more.
Ja, ich habe sie gesehen. Danke, dass du das berücksichtigst.
Yes, I saw them. Thanks for considering that.
✕Common Mistakes
Danke, dass du das denkst.
While 'denken' means 'to think,' it doesn't convey the meaning of 'to consider' in the sense of taking something into account. 'Berücksichtigen' is the correct verb here.
Danke, dass du das berücksichtigen.
After the conjunction 'dass,' the verb must be conjugated and moved to the end of the subordinate clause. 'Berücksichtigen' is the infinitive form.
Danke, dass du berücksichtigst das.
In a 'dass' clause, the conjugated verb always goes to the very end of the clause. The object 'das' should precede the verb.
↔Alternatives
Vielen Dank dafür.
Many thanks for that.
Ich weiß das zu schätzen.
I appreciate that.
Danke für deine Rücksichtnahme.
Thanks for your consideration.
Cultural Tip
Germans value directness and precision in communication. This phrase is a polite and clear way to acknowledge someone's effort in considering something. While 'Danke' is common, adding 'dass du das berücksichtigst' elevates the gratitude by specifying *what* is being thanked for, which aligns with German communication style. It's generally used in both formal and informal contexts, depending on whether you use 'du' (informal) or 'Sie' (formal).