ˈnaːxˌdɛŋkən

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Translation

to ponder, think about, reflect

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Word origin

From nach- ('after') plus denken ('to think'), literally 'to think something over'.

Origin
German
Root
denken

Grammar

Verb typemixed, separable (nach-)

Examples

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I need to think about that again.

.

He thought about the question for a long time.

?

Have you thought about my suggestion yet?

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This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 6: Words 941-950.