Gedanken

Meaning and Usage

"Gedanken" means "thoughts" or "mind" in German. It is used to express ideas, opinions, or contemplations.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "Gedanken" is a plural form of "Gedanke" (singular), which comes from the Middle High German "gedanke."

Comparisons between German and English

The word "Gedanken" translates to "thoughts" or "mind" in English.

Example Sentences

Seine Gedanken waren bei der Arbeit.
Ich muss meine Gedanken sortieren.

Memory Tips

Associate "Gedanken" with the English word "thoughts" and think about your own thoughts.

Additional Vocabulary

Related words: der Gedanke (singular), nachdenken (to think/contemplate), überlegen (to consider)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

Gender: Masculine - der Gedanke Plural: Gedanken