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thought in German

thought in German is Gedanke, Nachdenken — thought means an idea or mental image formed in the mind.

thought in German

Gedanke
noun
(countable) A representation created in the mind without the use of one's faculties of vision, sound, smell, touch, or taste; an instance of thinking.
Nachdenken
noun
(uncountable) The operation by which mental activity arise or are manipulated; the process of thinking; the agency by which thinking is accomplished.
Gedanke
noun
(uncountable) The operation by which mental activity arise or are manipulated; the process of thinking; the agency by which thinking is accomplished.

What does "thought" mean?

  1. noun An idea or mental image formed in the mind.
    "A strange thought crossed her mind as she read the letter."
  2. noun The act or process of thinking; careful mental consideration.
    "She gave the decision a great deal of thought before accepting."
  3. noun A shared way of thinking associated with a group or era.
    "The book traces the history of modern political thought."
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thought in a sentence

  • A strange thought crossed her mind as she read the letter.
  • He couldn't shake the thought that something was wrong.
  • She gave the decision a great deal of thought before accepting.
  • She sat in silent thought by the window for an hour.

Similar words in German

belief consideration idea notion persuasion

Common German translations

the of to AND A in I IS that for you IT

Frequently asked questions

What is "thought" in German?
"thought" in German is Gedanke, Nachdenken. thought means: An idea or mental image formed in the mind.
How do you use "thought" in a sentence?
Example: "A strange thought crossed her mind as she read the letter." In German, "thought" is Gedanke, Nachdenken.
Are there other ways to say "thought" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "thought": Gedanke, Nachdenken.
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