Überlegen
Example: Ich muss mir die Lösung gut überlegen, bevor ich entscheide.
Definition
"Überlegen" means to carefully think about or consider something thoroughly before making a decision or forming an opinion. It involves deliberate reflection and weighing different aspects to reach a well-informed conclusion, as in the phrase 'Ich muss mir die Lösung gut überlegen.'
Etymology
The German verb "überlegen" comes from the prefix "über-" meaning 'over' or 'above,' combined with "legen," meaning 'to lay.' Originally, it implied laying something over or on top, metaphorically extending to the act of mentally 'laying over' ideas or thoughts to consider them carefully. Did you know? This mental layering is quite fitting for the careful thought process embodied by "überlegen."
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"Überlegen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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