~てくれて (thanks for)

The structure [verb te-form]+くれて (typically followed by ありがとう or another expression of gratitude), expressing thanks for an action done on the speaker's behalf. くれて marks the favor; the main verb specifies what was done. High-frequency pattern: 来てくれてありがとう ('thanks for coming'), 教えてくれてありがとう ('thanks for telling me'), 思い出させてくれて本当にありがとう ('thank you so much for reminding me').