Re: Choose: "das Denken" or "der Gedanke"?

Val?rie R. schrieb:

> - is it possible with all the verbs?

I don't recall a verb that you can't "substantivieren". I oubt - however -
that it makes sense for all verbs.

> - can I use this technic in a translation even if there is already an
> another name? For instance can I use "das Denken" instead of "der
> Gedanke"(the thought)?

Not exactly: "das Denken" refers to the action of thinking, whereas "Der
Gedanke" is "thought". Same for other verbs. 

> - If the two names exist, are they exactly synonymous for a
> translation?

see above

Greetings

Martin