Denkfabrik

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German

Etymology

From denken (“to think”) +‎ Fabrik (“factory”).

This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.
Particularly: “Term was claimed here to be a calque of English "think factory". The German is attested since at least 1804 (cf. Google Books). Is the English really older? Please attest.”

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdɛŋkfaˌbʁiːk/, /ˈdɛŋkfaˌbʁɪk/
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Noun

Denkfabrik f (genitive Denkfabrik, plural Denkfabriken)

  1. think tank
    Synonym: Thinktank

Declension

Declension of Denkfabrik
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative eine die Denkfabrik die Denkfabriken
genitive einer der Denkfabrik der Denkfabriken
dative einer der Denkfabrik den Denkfabriken
accusative eine die Denkfabrik die Denkfabriken

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