No. 4,243 in German
dankbar
Grateful.
In a sentence
Ich bin dankbar für deine Hilfe.
I am grateful for your help.
Here, 'dankbar' is used as a state expressing gratitude directly referencing 'for your help', indicating the reason for being thankful.
Die dankbare Pflanze wuchs prächtig mit ein bisschen Wasser.
The grateful plant thrived splendidly with just a bit of water.
'Dankbar' here metaphorically refers to how the plant responds positively to care, illustrating responsive growth as a form of 'gratitude'.
Seine dankbare Haltung machte ihn bei den Kollegen sehr beliebt.
His grateful attitude made him very popular among colleagues.
'Dankbare Haltung' describes an individual's characteristic of expressing gratitude, emphasizing personal demeanor and its social impact.
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