Überlegen
Example: Ich muss überlegen, bevor ich die Frage beantworte.
Definition
"Überlegen" is a verb meaning to think carefully or consider something thoroughly before making a decision or forming an opinion. For example, in the phrase "Ich muss überlegen, bevor ich die Frage beantworte," it means to deliberate or ponder before answering a question.
Etymology
The German verb "überlegen" comes from the prefix "über-" meaning "over" or "above," combined with "legen," meaning "to lay." Originally, it implied placing something over or above, metaphorically extending to the idea of weighing or considering options carefully before acting.
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