denkender
Translation
thinking, reasoning, pensive
Examples
Ein denkender Mensch stellt Fragen.
A thinking person asks questions.
Grammar Patterns
((denkender)) ((masculine noun)) a thinking (masculine noun) Ein denkender Mensch ist selten zufrieden.
Similar Words
nachdenklich (thoughtful), grübelnd (brooding)
Etymology
Inflected form of 'denkend', the present participle of the verb 'denken' (to think).
Memory Tips
Picture Rodin's statue 'The Thinker'. In German, this could be described as 'Der denkende Mensch'.