Also means
rewarding (of tasks)
Usage Note
dankbar describes both gratitude (ich bin sehr dankbar = I am very grateful) and a task that brings reward: eine dankbare Aufgabe is a satisfying, rewarding task. Its opposite undankbar means both 'ungrateful' and 'thankless'.
Examples
"Sie war dankbar für jede Hilfe, die sie in schwierigen Zeiten erhielt."
Natural Translation
She was grateful for every bit of help she received in difficult times.
Literal Translation
She was grateful for every help that she in difficult times received.
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