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How do you say "to think" in German?
denken
In German, "to think" is denken.
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Pronunciation
DENG-ken. Short 'e', stress on first syllable.
Grammar notes
Regular weak verb. Past tense: dachte, past participle: gedacht. Can take accusative object or infinitive clause.
Example sentence
Ich denke an dich.
I think of you.
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How to remember denken
Denken is related to 'think' and 'thank' in English. Thinking deeply about something.
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Questions about denken
How do you say "to think" in German?
In German, "to think" is denken. It is a noun.
How is denken written in German?
denken is written using the standard German script.
How is denken used in a sentence?
Use denken as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ich denke an dich. (I think of you.).
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