VERB
denken/ˈdɛŋkn̩/to think; to reflect; to consider
denken is a German verb that means to think, to reflect, or to consider. 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, consider, imagine, or remember(mental activity)
a.to use one's mind consciously to form ideas or opinions
Ich muss darüber nachdenken, bevor ich eine Entscheidung treffe.—I have to think about it before I make a decision.
b.to remember or consider something or someone
Denk an deinen Schlüssel, bevor du gehst!—Think of your keys before you go!
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 reflect, or to consider. 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.
