Geen dank
Example: Als je me helpt, zeg ik altijd geen dank terug.
Definition
"Geen dank" is a Dutch expression used to politely respond to someone who thanks you, meaning 'no thanks' or 'you're welcome.' It conveys modesty by implying that no gratitude is necessary after helping or doing a favor.
Etymology
The phrase "geen dank" comes from Dutch, where "geen" means 'no' or 'none,' and "dank" means 'thanks' or 'gratitude.' Together, they literally translate to 'no thanks,' used as a modest reply to expressions of gratitude. Did you know that despite its literal meaning, it is always meant in a positive, courteous way?
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"Geen dank" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used expressions.
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