Denken
Example: Ich denke oft an meine Familie zu Hause.
Definition
"Denken" means to use one's mind to consider, reflect, or form ideas and opinions. It involves the mental process of contemplating or reasoning about something, as in the phrase 'Ich denke oft an meine Familie zu Hause,' meaning 'I often think about my family at home.'
Etymology
The German word "denken" comes from Old High German 'denken,' which is related to the English word 'think.' It originates from the Proto-Germanic root '*thankjan,' meaning 'to conceive of in the mind.' Did you know that 'denken' and 'think' share this ancient linguistic ancestry, highlighting how closely related German and English are?
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"Denken" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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