German Conversation · Level 15
88 words
German word
denken
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdɛŋkən/
Meaning
- verbthink
Example
Ich denke oft an meine Familie.
I often think of my family.
More examples
Ich versuche manchmal, an nichts zu denken.
I sometimes try to think of nothing.
Core concept
Clues and memories connect in the mind until an idea, judgment, or belief takes shape.
Common phrases
an nichts denken
think of nothing
an jemanden denken
think of someone
Similar words
glauben: Accept something as true despite lacking sufficient proof.
wissen: Have certain knowledge of a fact or answer.
meinen: Give a personal view on a matter.
nachdenken: Think carefully about a problem for a long time.
Definition in German
Bewusst im Geist überlegen, Informationen verbinden und zu einer Meinung kommen.
Word origin
German denken comes from Old High German denkan and Proto-Germanic *thankijaną, related to English think and German Gedanke.
Usage tips
- The pattern denken an takes the accusative, as in Ich denke oft an meine Familie for thinking about someone or something.