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Ich bin Ihnen zu Dank verpflichtet.

I am indebted to you.

In German

Ich bin Ihnen zu Dank verpflichtet.

ich bin EE-nen tsoo dank fehr-PLICH-tet
English
I am indebted to you.
Español
Le estoy en deuda.
Italiano
Le sono in debito.

Sentence Breakdown

  • IchIPronoun (nominative)
  • binamVerb (1st person singular)
  • Ihnenyou (formal)Pronoun (dative)
  • zutoPreposition
  • DankthanksNoun (masculine, dative)
  • verpflichtetobligatedAdjective/Past participle

Grammar Point

Fixed expression, Dative case

Variations

  • Ich schulde Ihnen einen großen Dank.
    I owe you a great debt of gratitude.
  • Ihre Hilfe ist unbezahlbar.
    Your help is invaluable.

FAQ

How do you say "I am indebted to you." in German?

"I am indebted to you." in German is "Ich bin Ihnen zu Dank verpflichtet." (ich bin EE-nen tsoo dank fehr-PLICH-tet).

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