think
Irregular (thought, thought) Level A1 ⭐ #6 Most CommonEnglish translation: to think / to ponder / to believe
Present Simple (Present)
Regular thoughts and opinions
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| I | think | |
| you | think | |
| he/she/it | thinks | |
| we | think | |
| you (all) | think | |
| they | think |
- I think we are heading in the right direction. — Je pense que nous allons dans la bonne direction.
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Frequently Asked Questions: THINK
Is "think" a regular or irregular verb in English? ▾
"think" is classified as a Irregular (thought, thought) verb in English. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "think -> thought -> thought". Historical dental preterite with vowel change and -gh- spelling (Proto-Germanic *þankijaną). As a state verb ('I think he's right'), avoid present continuous. Use continuous only for active mental processing ('I am thinking about it').
What does "think" mean in English? ▾
In English, "think" translates primarily to "to think / to ponder / to believe". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "think"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "I am thinking that this car is too expensive." instead of "I think that this car is too expensive.". Why? When 'think' expresses an opinion or judgment, it is a stative verb and cannot be used in continuous -ing form.
What are common idioms or expressions with "think"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Think outside the box" which means "To think creatively and unconventionally" (e.g. "We need to think outside the box to solve this.").
How can I practice and memorize "think" conjugations? ▾
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