denken
Translation
to think
Examples
Was denkst du darüber?
What do you think about it?
Ich denke an dich.
I'm thinking of you.
Ich denke, dass du Recht hast.
I think that you are right.
Grammar Patterns
((an+4)) to think of sb./sth. I often think of my childhood.
((über+4)) to think about sth. She is thinking about her future.
(dass-Satz) to think that... I think that it's a good idea.
Similar Words
Synonyms: glauben (to believe), meinen (to opine), überlegen (to consider)
Etymology
From Old High German 'thenken', related to the English word 'think'.
Memory Tips
Connect it directly to the English word 'think' as they are cognates. Pay attention to the prepositions: 'an + Akkusativ' (to think of sb/sth), 'über + Akkusativ' (to think about a topic).