NOUN
derGedanke/ɡəˈdaŋkə/thought; idea; reflection
Gedanke is a German noun that means thought, idea, or reflection. It is pronounced /ɡəˈdaŋkə/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Gedanken".
Definitions
1.something that is thought; idea or concept formed in the mind(mental activity)
a.an individual idea or consideration
Mir kam ein interessanter Gedanke.—An interesting thought occurred to me.
b.the act of thinking or considering
Ich brauche einen Moment zum Nachdenken über diesen Gedanken.—I need a moment to reflect on this thought.
2.worry, concern (often in plural)(concern/worry)
a.anxiety or mental preoccupation with something
Sie macht sich viele Gedanken um ihre Zukunft.—She worries a lot about her future.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Gedanke | die Gedanken |
| Genitive | des Gedankens | der Gedanken |
| Dative | dem Gedanken | den Gedanken |
| Accusative | den Gedanken | die Gedanken |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gedanke" mean in English?
- "Gedanke" means thought, idea, or reflection. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gedanke"?
- "Gedanke" is pronounced /ɡəˈdaŋkə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gedanke" der, die, or das?
- "Gedanke" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Gedanke"?
- The plural of "Gedanke" is "Gedanken".
- What part of speech is "Gedanke"?
- "Gedanke" is a noun in German.
