pensive in German
pensive in German is nachdenklich, gedankenverloren, sinnig — pensive means deep in thought, often in a quiet or serious way.
pensive in German
nachdenklich
Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.
gedankenverloren
Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.
sinnig
Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.
traurig dreinblickend
Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.
nachdenklich
Having the appearance of deep, often melancholic, thinking.
gedankenvoll
Having the appearance of deep, often melancholic, thinking.
gedankenverloren
Having the appearance of deep, often melancholic, thinking.
in Gedanken versunken
Having the appearance of deep, often melancholic, thinking.
What does "pensive" mean?
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adj Deep in thought, often in a quiet or serious way.
"She stared out the window with a pensive expression, lost in memories."
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pensive in a sentence
- She stared out the window with a pensive expression, lost in memories.
- He fell into a pensive silence after hearing the news.
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What is "pensive" in German?
"pensive" in German is nachdenklich, gedankenverloren, sinnig. pensive means: Deep in thought, often in a quiet or serious way.
How do you use "pensive" in a sentence?
Example: "She stared out the window with a pensive expression, lost in memories." In German, "pensive" is nachdenklich, gedankenverloren, sinnig.
Are there other ways to say "pensive" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "pensive": nachdenklich, gedankenverloren, sinnig, traurig dreinblickend, gedankenvoll, in Gedanken versunken.
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