denken
to think
Beginner Verb
🔊
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛŋ.kən/
💡
Cultural Note
'Ik denk het wel' (I think so) and 'Ik denk het niet' (I don't think so) are among the most used phrases. The irregular past 'dacht' surprises many learners. Dutch culture encourages independent thinking — 'denk na!' (think it over!) is a common instruction.
📝 Example Sentences
Ik denk dat je gelijk hebt.
I think you're right.
Wat denk je ervan?
What do you think of it?
Ik dacht dat je niet zou komen!
I thought you wouldn't come!