Also means
to think something to death
Usage Note
Zerdenken is a colloquial verb meaning to ruin something by thinking about it too much. Zer- as a prefix implies destruction through excess. Zerdenk das nicht! (Don't overthink it!) is a common everyday phrase.
Examples
"Du solltest die Sache nicht zerdenken -- vertrau deinem Instinkt."
Natural Translation
You should not overthink this -- trust your instinct.
Literal Translation
You should the matter not over-think -- trust your instinct.
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