Translation of German word "nachdenken" to English
nachdenken
/naχˈdɛŋkən/
Meaning
VerbTo wonder, think of deeply.
How to use
nachdenken ('to think about / ponder / reflect') is a weak verb with a separable prefix: denkt nach, dachte nach, hat nachgedacht. Usually used with über (+ accusative): Ich muss über diesen Vorschlag nachdenken — I have to think about this proposal.
🇬🇧 English
nachdenken
Example
Ich muss nachdenken, bevor ich eine Antwort gebe.
I must think before I give an answer.
Ich muss nachdenken, um die Lösung zu finden.
I must think to find a solution.
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Common phrases
- über etwas nachdenken— to think about something
- gründlich nachdenken— to think thoroughly
- laut nachdenken— to think out loud
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin/habe nachgedacht
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #972 in German
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The German word "nachdenken" is defined as: "To wonder, think of deeply."
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich muss nachdenken, bevor ich eine Entscheidung treffe." (which translates as "I must think before I give an answer.").
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