Andenken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Andenken" is mainly used as noun meaning "souvenir", "memento" or "keepsake". It is also used as verb.

Essential properties of "Andenken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Andenken
  • Plural: die Andenken

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: andenken
  • Simple past: dachte an
  • Participle: angedacht

See full conjugation of andenken

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "Andenken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Souvenir, memento"

"Andenken", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe ein Andenken aus dem Urlaub mitgebracht.I brought a souvenir from my vacation.
  2. Das Andenken an meine Großmutter ist mir sehr wichtig.The memento of my grandmother is very important to me.
  3. Er schenkte ihr ein Andenken an ihre gemeinsame Zeit.He gave her a souvenir of their time together.

2.) "To consider, to plan"

"Andenken", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir sollten andenken, nächstes Jahr zu reisen.We should consider traveling next year.
  2. Er will andenken, eine neue Sprache zu lernen.He wants to consider learning a new language.
  3. Sie dachte an, das Projekt zu erweitern.She thought about expanding the project.
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