denken
to think
A mixed verb meaning 'to think'. Used with 'an + Akkusativ' (to think about someone/something). Irregular past forms: dachte, gedacht.
Conjugation
Present Tense (Präsens)
| Pronomen | Form |
|---|---|
| ich | denke |
| du | denkst |
| er/sie/es | denkt |
| wir | denken |
| ihr | denkt |
| sie/Sie | denken |
Simple Past (Präteritum)
| Pronomen | Form |
|---|---|
| ich | dachte |
| du | dachtest |
| er/sie/es | dachte |
| wir | dachten |
| ihr | dachtet |
| sie/Sie | dachten |
Perfect (Perfekt)
| Auxiliary | Partizip II |
|---|---|
| haben | gedacht |
z.B.: Ich habe gedacht
Imperative (Imperativ)
| du | ihr | Sie |
|---|---|---|
| denk(e) | denkt | denken Sie |
Example Sentences
Ich denke oft an meine Familie.
I often think about my family.
Was denkst du darüber?
What do you think about it?
Usage Tips
'denken an + Akk' = think about: 'Ich denke an dich'. Don't confuse with 'denken über + Akk' = have an opinion about.
Common Mistakes
Wrong preposition: 'Ich denke über dich' (opinion)
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