Example: Ik moet ergens over nadenken voordat ik een beslissing neem.
Definition
"Ergens over nadenken" means to think carefully or consider something before making a decision or forming an opinion. It involves reflecting on a particular matter or issue with attention and deliberation, often to reach a thoughtful conclusion.
The phrase "ergens over nadenken" comes from Dutch, where "ergens" means 'about something,' "over" means 'over' or 'about,' and "nadenken" means 'to think deeply.' Combined, it literally translates to 'to think about something,' reflecting the act of careful contemplation.
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"Ergens over nadenken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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to think about