verb
to thank
A1
Danken means to thank. It commonly takes a dative object (jemandem danken). It is a regular (weak) non-reflexive verb, uses haben as auxiliary (Perfekt: gedankt), and has regular participle and present forms. Imperatives exist (danke, dankt, danken). Not separable or irregular.
Examples
Ich danke dir für deine Hilfe.
Thank you for your help.
Ich habe dir gedankt.
I thanked you.
Er dankte ihr für das Geschenk.
He thanked her for the gift.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine saying 'thank you' and giving a small bow.
Think 'thank' + 'en' — like English 'thank' with German infinitive ending.
Notes
'Danken' takes a dative object (ich danke dir). Passive forms are generally not applicable for this intransitive/dative-taking verb.