German Conversation · Level 56
74 words
German word
Denker
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdɛŋkɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounthinker
Example
Viele Denker diskutieren über die Freiheit.
Many thinkers discuss freedom.
More examples
Denker entwickeln oft komplexe Theorien.
Thinkers often develop complex theories.
Core concept
A person shaping public ideas through sustained thought and argument.
Common phrases
einflussreiche Denker
influential thinkers
klassische Denker
classical thinkers
Similar words
Intellektueller: A highly educated person who voices informed views on social issues in public.
Philosoph: A thinker who uses reason to develop structured claims about ethics and existence.
Kommentator: A media commentator who explains events and gives opinions about them.
Publizist: A writer by profession who publishes analysis and opinions in print or online.
Definition in German
Person, die durch Nachdenken und Argumentieren neue Einsichten in Politik, Kultur oder Wissenschaft beiträgt und oft öffentlich wahrgenommen wird.
Word origin
Denker is formed from the inherited German verb denken, 'to think', with the agent suffix -er for a person who performs an action.
Usage tips
- Denker is masculine, with the plural die Denker, so the singular and plural forms are identical.