When someone says "Danke" or any other form of thank you in German, it’s polite to respond appropriately. The most common and simplest response is "Bitte" (You’re welcome). However, there are multiple ways to acknowledge gratitude depending on the situation. If you want to be a bit more formal, you can say "Bitte schön" (You’re very welcome) or "Gern geschehen" (It was my pleasure).

If you are responding to someone who has just thanked you for a favor or effort, you might say "Kein Problem" (No problem) or "Immer wieder gern" (Always happy to help). In more professional settings, a polite response like "Sehr gerne" (Very gladly) can sound more refined. If you want to be extra courteous, especially in business or customer service settings, saying "Es war mir eine Freude" (It was my pleasure) makes your response sound warm and professional. Understanding how to respond appropriately when someone says thank you in German helps keep conversations natural and culturally appropriate.