Andenken

See also: andenken

German

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈandɛŋkən], [ˈandɛŋkŋ̍]

• Audio:

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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.

Further reading

• “Andenken” in Duden online