Overwegen
Example: Ik moet goed overwegen wat ik ga doen.
Definition
"Overwegen" means carefully thinking about or considering something before making a decision. It implies weighing different options or aspects thoughtfully, as in the sentence: 'Ik moet goed overwegen wat ik ga doen,' meaning one must carefully consider what to do.
Etymology
The Dutch word "overwegen" comes from combining 'over,' meaning 'over' or 'above,' and 'wegen,' meaning 'to weigh.' The idea is to figuratively 'weigh over' or 'consider carefully' different aspects before deciding. Did you know? This metaphor of weighing options is common in many languages.
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"Overwegen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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