VERB
nachdenken/ˈnaːxˌdɛŋkn̩/to think (about); to reflect (on); to consider
nachdenken is a German verb that means to think (about), to reflect (on), or to consider. It is pronounced /ˈnaːxˌdɛŋkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "dachte nach" and the past participle is "nachgedacht".
Definitions
1.to think carefully about something, to reflect or ponder(mental process)
a.to think about or consider something thoughtfully
Er musste lange über das Angebot nachdenken.—He had to think about the offer for a long time.
b.to reflect on something in depth
Manchmal ist es wichtig, über das eigene Verhalten nachzudenken.—Sometimes it is important to reflect on one's own behavior.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | nachdenken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | denke nach |
| Present (du) | denkst nach |
| Present (er/sie/es) | denkt nach |
| Preterite (ich) | dachte nach |
| Participle II | nachgedacht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | dächte nach |
| Imperative (singular) | denke nach |
| Imperative (plural) | denkt nach |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "nachdenken" mean in English?
- "nachdenken" means to think (about), to reflect (on), or to consider. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "nachdenken"?
- "nachdenken" is pronounced /ˈnaːxˌdɛŋkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "nachdenken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "nachdenken" is "nachgedacht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "nachdenken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "nachdenken" becomes "dachte nach" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "nachdenken"?
- "nachdenken" is a verb in German.
