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Dankon

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Ubutumwa 2

ururimi: English

june6six (Kwerekana umwidondoro) 26 Nyandagaro 2021 12:56:34

Dank-on
On is a noun, an object
But why does it mean thank you?
Not appreciation

nornen (Kwerekana umwidondoro) 26 Nyandagaro 2021 15:12:59

"Dankon" is just a short-hand for "Mi donas/diras/sciigas/esprimas al vi dankon.", hence the accusative.

There are several other common short-hands:

"Bonan tagon (mi deziras al vi)."
"Bonan matenon (mi deziras al vi)."
etc

Subira ku ntango