Die Überlegung
Example: Nach langer Überlegung traf sie endlich eine Entscheidung.
Definition
"Die Überlegung" refers to the careful thought or consideration given to a matter before making a decision. It involves reflecting on various aspects and potential consequences, as in the example phrase: 'After long consideration, she finally made a decision.'
Etymology
The word "die Überlegung" originates from the German verb 'überlegen,' which means to think over or consider. Its roots lie in the prefix 'über-' meaning 'over' or 'above,' combined with 'legen,' meaning 'to lay,' suggesting the idea of laying thoughts over something to examine it closely.
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"Die Überlegung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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