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Überlegung

consideration

noun ue-ber-LAY-goong Less Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

deliberation, reflection

Usage Note

Überlegung is the act of thinking something over. The phrase nach reiflicher Überlegung (after careful thought) is common, as is Überlegungen anstellen (to make considerations). The plural Überlegungen often refers to a set of reasonings.

Examples

"Nach langer Überlegung entschied er sich dagegen."

Natural Translation

After long consideration he decided against it.

Literal Translation

After long consideration decided he himself against-it.

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