Andenken

See also: andenken

German

Etymology

Equivalent to an- (“on”) +‎ denken (“to think”). Compare Dutch aandenken.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [ˈandɛŋkən], [ˈandɛŋkŋ̍]
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Noun

Andenken n (genitive Andenkens, plural Andenken)

  1. memory; remembrance (especially of a deceased person)
    das Andenken der Toten ehren
    to honour the memory of the dead
  2. memento; souvenir (something of emotional value kept as a reminder)
    Diese Kinokarte ist ein Andenken an unsere erste Verabredung.
    This cinema ticket is a memento of our first date.

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