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sinnieren

to muse, to ponder

verb zi-NEE-ren Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

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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