verb
to think, to consider
A2
denken: verb meaning 'to think' or 'to consider'. Mixed irregular verb (Präteritum dachte, Partizip II gedacht). Uses auxiliary haben in perfect tense. Not reflexive, but commonly used with preposition an (denken an + Akk). Imperative singular du: denk; present participle: denkend.
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Über dieses Angebot muss ich noch nachdenken und es sorgfältig bedenken.
I still need to consider this offer and think it through carefully.
Der Lehrer dachte, dass die Vorbereitung ausreichend war, bevor er die Prüfung begann.
The teacher thought that the preparation was sufficient before he began the exam.
Woran hast du gerade gedacht?
What were you just thinking about?
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picture a thought bubble with 'denken' written inside as someone contemplates
sounds like 'thenk' — imagine putting 'things' in order in your head to think
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'denken' is commonly used in many constructions (an etwas denken, nachdenken). Past participle is 'gedacht'. | Intransitive verb; passive forms are not applicable. Formal imperative (Sie) is not represented here because it requires the pronoun 'Sie', and pronouns are disallowed in conjugation values.