This is the 15707th most frequent German word.
zurückdenkt
"Zurückdenkt" means "thinks back" or "reflects on past events."
The verb 'zurückdenkt' (thinks back) is used to describe the action of recalling past times or events, denoting a reflective state.
Wenn sie an die alten Zeiten zurückdenkt, wird sie immer nostalgisch.
When she thinks back to the old days, she always becomes nostalgic.
'Zurückdenkt' in this sentence shows the act of introspective reminiscence related to a specific location, expressing emotional connection.
Er fühlt sich oft melancholisch, wenn er an seinen Heimatort zurückdenkt.
He often feels melancholic when he thinks back to his hometown.
Here, 'zurückdachten' (past tense of 'zurückdenkt') depicts mutual reminiscence, emphasizing shared memories from the past.