VERB
denken/ˈdɛŋkn̩/to think; to believe; to imagine
denken is a German verb that means to think, to believe, or to imagine. It is pronounced /ˈdɛŋkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "dachte" and the past participle is "gedacht".
Definitions
1.to use the mind to form ideas, opinions, or understandings(mental activity)
a.to have thoughts, to consider mentally
Ich denke oft an meine Familie.—I often think about my family.
2.to have an opinion or belief(opinion)
a.to believe, to be of the opinion
Ich denke, wir sollten früher gehen.—I think we should leave earlier.
3.to imagine something, to suppose(imagine)
a.to imagine or picture in one's mind
Kannst du dir das vorstellen? Denk mal daran!—Can you imagine that? Just think about it!
Conjugation
| Infinitive | denken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | denke |
| Present (du) | denkst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | denkt |
| Preterite (ich) | dachte |
| Participle II | gedacht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | dächte |
| Imperative (singular) | denk |
| Imperative (plural) | denkt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "denken" mean in English?
- "denken" means to think, to believe, or to imagine. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "denken"?
- "denken" is pronounced /ˈdɛŋkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "denken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "denken" is "gedacht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "denken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "denken" becomes "dachte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "denken"?
- "denken" is a verb in German.
