Hartelijk dank
Example: Hartelijk dank voor je hulp vandaag.
Definition
"Hartelijk dank" is a Dutch expression used to convey sincere and warm gratitude, often equivalent to saying 'heartfelt thanks' in English. It is commonly used to thank someone genuinely, as in the phrase 'Hartelijk dank voor je hulp vandaag,' meaning 'Heartfelt thanks for your help today.'
Etymology
The phrase "hartelijk dank" comes from the Dutch words 'hartelijk,' meaning 'heartfelt' or 'cordial,' and 'dank,' meaning 'thanks.' The word 'hartelijk' derives from 'hart,' meaning 'heart,' emphasizing the sincerity of the gratitude expressed. Did you know? This phrase embodies a warm appreciation, literally translating to 'heartly thanks.'
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"Hartelijk dank" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used expressions.
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