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denken

think

Meaning of denken

den Geist benutzen, um sich etwas vorzustellen, zu überlegen oder zu verstehen

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German[ˈdɛŋkən]
think
denken - think
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What's the difference between denken / grübeln / erwägen / sinnen / bedenken

🇩🇪German
denken

To think about something carefully or for a while; it suggests a more extended process than just thinking.

A1Often

Ich muss noch über deine Frage nachdenken.

Мне еще нужно обдумать твой вопрос.

G
🇩🇪German
grübeln

To brood or worry over something for a long time; it often has a feeling of being stuck on the thought.

A1Often

Er grübelt den ganzen Abend über das Problem.

Он весь вечер мучительно размышляет над проблемой.

E
🇩🇪German
erwägen

To consider as an option; more formal and often used in business or written contexts.

A1Rarely

Die Firma erwägt neue Maßnahmen.

Компания рассматривает новые меры.

S
🇩🇪German
sinnen

To ponder or reflect; it sounds literary and is rarely used in everyday speech.

A1Rarely

Er sinnt über die Zukunft nach.

Он размышляет о будущем.

B
🇩🇪German
bedenken

To consider carefully with consequences in mind; it can also mean to take something into account.

A1Often

Bitte bedenken Sie die Folgen.

Пожалуйста, учтите последствия.

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denken translation: think. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce denken

[ˈdɛŋkən]

denken translation

think

denken transcription

[ˈdɛŋkən]

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denken meaning: what does it mean?

den Geist benutzen, um sich etwas vorzustellen, zu überlegen oder zu verstehen

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