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German Phrase

Ich bin dir wirklich sehr dankbar für deine Unterstützung.

/ɪç bɪn diːɐ̯ ˈvɪʁklɪç zeːɐ̯ ˈdaŋkbaːɐ̯ fyːɐ̯ ˈdaɪ̯nə ˌʊntɐˈʃtʏtsʊŋ/
Meaning"I am truly very grateful for your support."
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Meaning

This phrase expresses deep and sincere gratitude. It goes beyond a simple 'thank you' and emphasizes the speaker's genuine appreciation for the help or support received. The inclusion of 'wirklich sehr' (truly very) intensifies the feeling of thankfulness.

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When to use

Use this phrase when someone has provided significant help, support, or a favor that has made a real difference to you. It's suitable for situations where a simple 'Danke' feels insufficient, such as after receiving extensive assistance with a project, emotional support during a difficult time, or a substantial act of kindness.

✦Grammar Breakdown

IchbindirwirklichsehrdankbarfürdeineUnterstützung

1

Ich bin... dankbar

This is the standard construction for 'I am grateful'. 'Dankbar' is an adjective meaning 'grateful' or 'thankful'.

2

dir (Dative Case)

'Dir' is the dative form of 'du' (you, informal singular). The adjective 'dankbar' always takes the dative case for the person one is grateful to.

3

wirklich sehr

'Wirklich' (truly/really) and 'sehr' (very) are adverbs that intensify the adjective 'dankbar'. When used together, 'wirklich' typically precedes 'sehr' to emphasize the truthfulness of the intensity.

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für deine Unterstützung

'Für' is a preposition that always takes the accusative case. 'Unterstützung' (support) is a feminine noun, so its possessive pronoun 'deine' also takes the accusative feminine form.

🗨In Conversation

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Ich habe dir bei deinem Umzug geholfen.

I helped you with your move.

Oh, vielen Dank! Ich bin dir wirklich sehr dankbar für deine Unterstützung.

Oh, thank you very much! I am truly very grateful for your support.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Ich bin dich wirklich sehr dankbar für deine Unterstützung.

    The adjective 'dankbar' (grateful) requires the dative case for the person you are grateful to. 'Dich' is accusative, 'dir' is dative.

  • Ich bin dir wirklich sehr dankbar um deine Unterstützung.

    The correct preposition to express what you are grateful for is 'für' (for), not 'um'.

  • Ich bin dir sehr wirklich dankbar für deine Unterstützung.

    When using both 'wirklich' (truly) and 'sehr' (very) to intensify an adjective, 'wirklich' typically precedes 'sehr'.

↔Alternatives

  • Vielen Dank für deine Unterstützung.

    Many thanks for your support.

  • Ich danke dir sehr für deine Hilfe.

    I thank you very much for your help.

  • Ich bin dir sehr dankbar.

    I am very grateful to you.

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Cultural Tip

Germans appreciate directness and sincerity. While a simple 'Danke' is common, using a phrase like 'Ich bin dir wirklich sehr dankbar' conveys a deeper level of appreciation and is well-received. It's important to use 'dir' for informal contexts (friends, family) and 'Ihnen' for formal ones (strangers, superiors) to maintain appropriate register. Expressing gratitude explicitly is valued.