adjectiveadverb
nachdenklich
thoughtful
Es beschreibt einen Zustand, in dem jemand still ist und viel über etwas überlegt oder grübelt.
The German word "nachdenklich" is an adjective meaning "thoughtful" or "reflective".
- Made of:
- nach (after, towards)
- denklich (related to thinking; from "denken" = to think)
Similar words:
- gründlich (thorough)
- überlegt (considered)
- besinnlich (contemplative)
Difference:
- Nachdenklich emphasizes being absorbed in thought or pondering, often with a serious or reflective mood.
- Gründlich focuses on thoroughness or depth.
- Überlegt highlights careful consideration before action.
- Besinnlich carries a more calm, meditative sense, sometimes with emotional or spiritual connotations.
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Examples
Er schaut nachdenklich aus dem Fenster.adjective
He looks thoughtfully out the window.
Marie wirkt nachdenklich und ruhig.adjective
Marie appears thoughtful and quiet.
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