Gedenken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gedenken" is mainly used as verb meaning "commemorate", "remember" or "recall". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Gedenken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: gedenken
Simple past: gedachte
Participle: gedacht

See full conjugation of gedenken

irregularintransitive

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.

Properties as Noun

Gender: neutral
Singular: das Gedenken
Plural: die Gedenken

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To remember or commemorate (ceremonial)"

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

Definition: "To remember or commemorate someone or something, especially in ceremonies."
Translation(s): commemorate, remember, recall, observe
Synonym(s): erinnern, feiern
Antonym(s): vergessen
Related word(s): Gedenken, Erinnerung

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir gedenken der Opfer des Krieges.We commemorate the victims of the war.
Jedes Jahr gedenken wir dieses Ereignisses.Every year we commemorate this event.
Die Gemeinde gedenkt der Verstorbenen mit einer Zeremonie.The community commemorates the deceased with a ceremony.

2.) "Act of remembering or commemorating (formal)"

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

Definition: "Act of remembering or commemorating, usually in formal ceremonies."
Translation(s): commemoration, remembrance, memorial
Synonym(s): Erinnerung, Feier
Related word(s): gedenken, Erinnerung

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Gedenken an die Opfer fand gestern statt.The commemoration of the victims took place yesterday.
Im Gedenken an die Verstorbenen legten wir Blumen nieder.In remembrance of the deceased, we laid flowers.
Das Gedenken war sehr bewegend.The commemoration was very moving.

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