Also means
to ruminate quietly
Usage Note
Sinnieren implies unhurried, contemplative thought, often with a slightly dreamy or melancholic tone. It pairs naturally with über etwas — one sinniert über das Leben (muses on life).
Examples
"Sie saß am Fenster und sinnierte über ihre Kindheit."
Natural Translation
She sat at the window musing about her childhood.
Literal Translation
She sat at-the window and mused about her childhood.
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