gedenken meaning and definition in german
Verb
Frequency: 
strong, third-person singular simple present gedenkt, past tense gedachte, past participle gedacht, past subjunctive gedächte, auxiliary haben
In the formal standard language, this verb is usually construed with a genitive object (wir gedenken der Opfer). However, a dative object is sometimes encountered (particularly in less formal contexts) and is generally considered correct as well (wir gedenken den Opfern). - to remember, commemorate An diesem Tag gedenken wir der Opfer.
- On this day, we remember the victims.
- to intend Wann gedenkst du, heute Abend nach Hause zu kommen?
- When do you intend to come home this evening?