dank
due
The German word 'dank' is not a direct translation for 'due' in English. 'Dank' in German is used to express gratitude or thanks. However, the word 'fällig' is used in German to express the concept of something being 'due', as in a payment or deadline. 'Fällig' is an adjective and can be used in phrases like 'Die Rechnung ist fällig', which means 'The bill is due'.
Example sentences using: dank
Dank Ihrer Hilfe habe ich die Prüfung bestanden.
Thanks to your help, I passed the exam.
This sentence expresses appreciation for assistance given using the word 'dank', which in this context translates to 'thanks to'. The speaker is grateful for the help received, which enabled them to pass an exam.
Ich gebe den Erfolg dank meiner harten Arbeit.
I owe the success to my hard work.
In this instance, 'dank' is used to attribute or give credit to something or someone. The speaker feels that their success is due to, or because of, their hard work.
Dank dem guten Wetter konnten wir draußen spielen.
Thanks to the good weather, we were able to play outside.
This sentence uses 'dank' to express gratitude for the good weather, which made it possible for the speaker to play outside.