denken

/ˈdɛŋkn̩/

verb A2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present (3rd sg.): denkt
past: dachte
perfect: hat gedacht

Meaning

to think
- Ich denke oft an dich.
  
  I often think of you.
- Ich denke oft an unseren letzten Urlaub. Es war wirklich wunderschön.
  
  I often think of our last holiday. It was really beautiful.

Similar words

glauben

denken is the general act of thinking, or thinking OF someone/something ("an jemanden denken"). glauben is believing something to be true, often with some uncertainty — "Ich glaube, es regnet" (I think/believe it's raining).

Practice

1 What does denken mean?

2 Which fingerprint chart matches denken?

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Last updated 2026-09-16