🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Dankbarkeit

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Dankbarkeit

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Gratitude/ˈɡræt.ɪ.tjuːd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Seine Dankbarkeit war offensichtlich."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.

    "She expressed her gratitude by writing a heartfelt thank-you note."
  2. 2

    A feeling of thankfulness and appreciation.

    "His gratitude was evident in the way he spoke about the support he received."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'gratitude' originates from the Latin 'gratitudo', which is derived from 'gratus', meaning 'pleasing' or 'thankful'. It evolved through Old French before entering the English language in the late Middle Ages, reflecting a sense of appreciation and thankfulness.

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