NOUN

Gedanke/ɡəˈdaŋkə/thought; idea; reflection

Gedanke is a German noun that means thought, idea, or reflection. It is pronounced /ɡəˈdaŋkə/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Gedanken".

Definitions

1.something that is thought; idea or concept formed in the mind(mental activity)

a.an individual idea or consideration

Mir kam ein interessanter Gedanke.An interesting thought occurred to me.

b.the act of thinking or considering

Ich brauche einen Moment zum Nachdenken über diesen Gedanken.I need a moment to reflect on this thought.

2.worry, concern (often in plural)(concern/worry)

a.anxiety or mental preoccupation with something

Sie macht sich viele Gedanken um ihre Zukunft.She worries a lot about her future.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Gedankedie Gedanken
Genitivedes Gedankensder Gedanken
Dativedem Gedankenden Gedanken
Accusativeden Gedankendie Gedanken

Frequently asked questions

What does "Gedanke" mean in English?
"Gedanke" means thought, idea, or reflection. 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.

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