How to say “Thank you” in Yiddish
The most common way to say “thank you” in Yiddish. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
אַ דאַנק
In a sentence
English
Thank you, please.
Yiddish
אַ דאַנק, ביטע
Frequently asked
How do you say "Thank you" in Yiddish?
"Thank you" in Yiddish is "אַ דאַנק". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "אַ דאַנק" written in Yiddish?
Yiddish uses the Hebrew alphabet, an abjad. "אַ דאַנק" is the standard right-to-left written form.
How do you pronounce "אַ דאַנק" in Yiddish?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "אַ דאַנק" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "אַ דאַנק" mean in English?
"אַ דאַנק" is the Yiddish way of saying "Thank you" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Thank you" in Yiddish?
Many languages — including Yiddish — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "אַ דאַנק" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Yiddish spoken?
Yiddish is spoken by an estimated 2 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Yiddish dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Yiddish dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "אַ דאַנק" or any other Yiddish text.