denkste

German

Etymology

Contraction of [das] denkst du (“[that's what] you think”). See denken, -e.

Phrase

denkste

1. (sarcastic, chiefly Germany) Used to dismiss an idea as ridiculous or nonsensical; you wish! if only!

   Um den Vertrag zu kündigen, muss ich einfach da anrufen, oder? — Denkste! So leicht machen die es dir nicht.

   To cancel the contract, I just have to call them, right? — Pah! If only they made it that easy.