meinen
Meaning and Usage
"Meinen" is a German verb that means "to mean" or "to think." It is often used to express opinions, beliefs, or intentions. It can also be used to convey the meaning of something or to indicate possession.
Linguistic Analysis
"Meinen" is an infinitive form of the verb. It is a regular verb, and its stem remains unchanged in its various conjugated forms.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "meinen" can be translated to English as "to mean" or "to think," depending on the context. In this sense, the word is similar in both languages.
Cultural Context
In German culture, expressing one's opinions and thoughts is considered important, and the use of the verb "meinen" reflects this cultural value.
Example Sentences
- Ich meine, dass das eine gute Idee ist. (I think that's a good idea.)
- Was meinst du damit? (What do you mean by that?)
- Er meint, er habe recht. (He thinks he is right.)
Memory Tips
- Think of "meinen" as meaning "to mean" or "to think" about something.
- Associate "meinen" with expressing your opinion or belief about something.
Additional Vocabulary
- glauben (to believe)
- denken (to think)
- bedeuten (to signify)
Conjugation (for verbs)
- ich meine (I mean)
- du meinst (you mean)
- er/sie/es meint (he/she/it means)
- wir meinen (we mean)
- ihr meint (you mean)
- sie meinen (they mean)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
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Remember that you can also use the noun "Meinung" (opinion) when discussing thoughts and meanings.