gedacht
intended
Designated for a specific purpose or person; meant or intended.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Geschenk ist für dich gedacht.
This gift is intended for you.
gedacht
intended / imaginary
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Meanings
gedacht
imaginary
Only imagined or present in one's thoughts, without actually existing.
EXAMPLE
Die gedachte Linie teilt das Rechteck in zwei gleiche Hälften.
The imaginary line divides the rectangle into two equal halves.
Forms
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to gedacht.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to gedacht.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to gedacht.
Usage tips
Context clue
When „gedacht“ (intended) is used with „für“ (for) and a person or purpose, it usually refers to a designation or intention. With words such as „Linie“ (line), „Grenze“ (boundary), or „Ebene“ (plane), „gedacht“ often refers to something merely imagined or theoretically assumed.
EXAMPLE
Das Grundstück ist für einen Spielplatz gedacht.
The plot of land is intended for a playground.
Der Äquator ist eine gedachte Linie rund um die Erde.
The equator is an imaginary line around the Earth.
Für construction
For the meaning „vorgesehen“ (intended), the fixed expression „für jemanden oder etwas gedacht sein“ (to be intended for someone or something) is often used. The accusative follows „für“ (for).
EXAMPLE
Das Buch ist für Kinder gedacht.
The book is intended for children.
Technical collocations
In mathematical, technical, or scientific texts, „gedacht“ (imaginary) often comes before terms such as „Linie“ (line), „Ebene“ (plane), „Grenze“ (boundary), or „Fläche“ (surface). It describes a theoretical concept that is not necessarily visibly drawn or physically present.
EXAMPLE
Die gedachte Fläche trennt den Raum in zwei Bereiche.
The imaginary surface divides the space into two areas.
In real life
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