thinking

• Beschreibt eine Person, die in Gedanken versunken ist oder über etwas nachdenkt; auch: den Vorgang des Denkens betreffend, geistig tätig.

Describes a person who is engaged in thought or contemplation.

1. Engaged in thoughtB1formal

   Occupied with or involved in thinking about something.

   Nachdenklich

   • He sat there with a thinking expression on his face.
   • She was in a thinking mood after the meeting.
   • The thinking man stared at the puzzle for hours.

   Synonymecontemplativedeliberativemeditativemusingpensiveponderingreflectivethoughtful

   Antonymedistractedinattentivemindlessthoughtlessunthinking

2. Intelligent or rationalB2formal

   Characterized by or showing the ability to think clearly and logically.

   denkend

   • She is a thinking individual who questions everything.
   • The article discusses thinking machines and AI.
   • He prefers thinking approaches over emotional reactions.

   Synonymecerebralintelligentlogicalrationalreasonablereasoningsensiblethoughtful

   Antonymefoolishirrationalstupidunthinking

• Substantiv, das den Prozess des Nachdenkens oder Überlegens bezeichnet oder eine bestimmte Art des Denkens.

A noun referring to the process of using one's mind to consider or reason about something, or a particular way of thinking.

unzählbar

1. Process of thoughtA2formal

   The process of using one's mind to consider or reason about something.

   Prozess des Denkens

   • Critical thinking is essential for problem-solving.
   • Her thinking on the issue changed after the discussion.
   • He shared his thinking behind the decision.

   Synonymecognitioncontemplationdeliberationmeditationponderingreasoningreflectionruminationthought

2. Opinions or beliefsB1formal

   A person's ideas, opinions, or way of thinking about something.

   Meinungen oder Überzeugungen

   • There is a shift in public thinking about climate change.
   • His thinking aligns with modern philosophy.
   • The report reflects the company's thinking on sustainability.

   Synonymeoutlookperspectiveviewpoint

3. Mental activityA2informal

   The act of using the mind to reflect, reason, or imagine.

   Denken

   • Deep thinking helps in creative writing.
   • She does her best thinking while walking.
   • Positive thinking can improve your mood.

   Synonymecerebrationcogitationcontemplationdeliberationmeditationmusingreasoningreflectionspeculationthought

• Verb, das den geistigen Prozess bezeichnet, sich mit etwas im Kopf zu beschäftigen, nachzudenken oder eine Meinung zu haben; auch im Sinne von glauben oder annehmen.

A verb used to indicate the act of using one's mind to form ideas, opinions, or judgments, or to have a particular belief or opinion.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Have an opinion or beliefA1formal

   To have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something.

   Meinung oder Ansicht haben

   • I think she's the best candidate for the job.
   • What do you think about the new policy?
   • He thinks that learning languages is important.

   Synonymebelieveconsiderdeemholdjudgereckonregardsupposeview

2. Consider or believeA1formal

   To consider something in a particular way or to believe something is true.

   Denken

   • I think it's going to rain later.
   • She thinks of him as her best friend.
   • Do you think we should leave now?

   Synonymebelieveconjectureconsiderdeemholdjudgeopineregardsupposeview

3. Reflect or reasonA2formal

   To use your mind to consider or reason about something.

   Nachdenken

   • Let me think about it before I decide.
   • He thought carefully about his next move.
   • She thought long and hard about the offer.

   Synonymecogitateconsidercontemplatedeliberatemeditatemuseponderreasonreflectruminate

Phrasal-Variantenthink ofthink outthink overthink up