Überlegen
Example: Ich muss gut überlegen, bevor ich eine Entscheidung treffe.
Definition
"Überlegen" means to carefully think about or consider something thoroughly before making a decision or taking action. It involves reflecting deeply on different aspects or consequences to reach a well-informed conclusion.
Etymology
The German verb "überlegen" comes from the prefix "über-" meaning "over" or "above," combined with "legen" meaning "to lay." Originally, it suggested laying something over or across, metaphorically extending to the idea of weighing or pondering something carefully. Did you know? The word evolved to express mental consideration rather than physical placing.
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"Überlegen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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