gedankenverloren
lost in thought; pensive; absent-minded
English translations
- 01
lost in thought
- 02
absent-minded
- 03
dreamy
Word details
- German meaning
- Gedankenverloren bedeutet, in tiefes Nachdenken versunken und von der Außenwelt abgelenkt zu sein.
- English meaning
- Lost in thought, absent-minded
- Synonym
- abwesend
- German example
- Sie starrte gedankenverloren aus dem Fenster.
- English example
- She stared out the window, lost in thought.
Related words
- versonnen
Lost in thought
Example sentences with “gedankenverloren”
Sie starrte gedankenverloren aus dem Fenster. (She stared out the window, lost in thought.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'gedankenverloren' positive or negative?
It is generally neutral or slightly poetic, describing a state of deep reflection.