tänker

Tænker is a Danish verb meaning "to think." In the present tense the form tænker is used for all subjects: jeg tænker, du tænker, han/hun tænker, vi tænker, I tænker, de tænker. The verb is among the most common in Danish and appears in many everyday phrases, such as Jeg tænker på dig.

Etymology and cognates: Tænke belongs to the Germanic language family. It has cognates in Norwegian and Swedish: Norwegian tenke/tenker and Swedish tänka/tänker. These forms share a common Proto-Germanic origin and reflect the close historical relationship among Scandinavian languages.

Usage and grammar: Tænke is used to express thinking, consideration, and decision-making. It combines with prepositions to form common expressions: tænke på (to think about), tænke gennem (to think through), tænke over (to consider). It forms compound tenses with have or had: Jeg har tænkt det før ("I have thought it before"). In subordinate clauses it can be preceded by at: Jeg tænker, at det er en god idé. The present tense tænker is typically followed by the infinitive for certain constructions, and is widely used in both spoken and written Danish.