English–German

“thoughtful” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnaːxˌdɛŋklɪç/

Example

Das ist eine nachdenkliche Frau.

That is a thoughtful woman.

Illustration for nachdenklich (thoughtful)

How to say “thoughtful” in German

“Thoughtful” in German is nachdenklich.

A calm, serious face turns inward as a person follows a difficult thought.

Full entry for nachdenklich: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with nachdenklich

Er wirkte nachdenklich, bevor er antwortete.

He seemed thoughtful before answering.

Tips for using nachdenklich

  • Unlike "thoughtful" when it means considerate, "nachdenklich" usually describes a pensive mental state or expression.

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