NOUN
Gedanke/ɡəˈdaŋkə/thought; idea; notion
Gedanke is a German noun that means thought, idea, or notion. It is pronounced /ɡəˈdaŋkə/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Gedanken".
Definitions
1.a product of thinking; idea or notion formed in the mind(mental activity)
a.something that someone thinks; idea
Plötzlich kam mir ein interessanter Gedanke.—Suddenly, an interesting thought occurred to me.
b.an abstract concept or notion
Der Gedanke der Freiheit ist für viele Menschen wichtig.—The idea of freedom is important to many people.
2.an intention or plan; a thought about doing something(plan/intention)
a.purposeful consideration of an action
Ich spiele mit dem Gedanken, ins Ausland zu gehen.—I'm toying with the idea of going abroad.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Gedanke | die Gedanken |
| Genitive | des Gedankens | der Gedanken |
| Dative | dem Gedanken | den Gedanken |
| Accusative | den Gedanken | die Gedanken |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gedanke" mean in English?
- "Gedanke" means thought, idea, or notion. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gedanke"?
- "Gedanke" is pronounced /ɡəˈdaŋkə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gedanke" der, die, or das?
- "Gedanke" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Gedanke"?
- The plural of "Gedanke" is "Gedanken".
- What part of speech is "Gedanke"?
- "Gedanke" is a noun in German.
