VERB
denken/ˈdɛŋkn̩/to think; to reflect; to imagine
denken is a German verb that means to think, to reflect, or to imagine. It is pronounced /ˈdɛŋkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "dachte" and the past participle is "gedacht".
Definitions
1.to have thoughts; to use one's mind(cognition)
a.to consciously use one’s mind to form ideas or opinions
Er denkt oft über seine Zukunft nach.—He often thinks about his future.
b.to imagine or conceive mentally
Kannst du dir vorstellen, wie das wäre? Versuch, es dir zu denken.—Can you imagine what that would be like? Try to think of 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 reflect, 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.
