Ausdenken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ausdenken" is used as verb with the meaning of "invent", "devise" or "imagine".

Essential properties of "ausdenken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: ausdenken
  • Simple past: dachte aus
  • Participle: ausgedacht

See full conjugation of ausdenken

irregularseparabletransitivereflexive
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 "ausdenken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To invent or create in the mind (story, idea)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss mir eine gute Ausrede ausdenken.I need to come up with a good excuse.
  2. Er kann sich immer spannende Geschichten ausdenken.He can always invent exciting stories.
  3. Sie hat sich ein neues Spiel ausgedacht.She devised a new game.

2.) "To plan or conceive in detail"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen eine Strategie ausdenken.We need to devise a strategy.
  2. Er hat sich einen Plan ausgedacht, um das Problem zu lösen.He thought up a plan to solve the problem.
  3. Sie dachte sich eine Überraschungsparty aus.She planned a surprise party.
Search more words →