Besinnen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Besinnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "reflect", "ponder" or "recall".

Essential properties of "besinnen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: besinnen
Simple past: besann
Participle: besonnen

irregularintransitivereflexive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "besinnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To reflect, to recall, to ponder"

Definition: "To reflect or consciously remember something."
Translation(s): reflect, ponder, recall, remember, focus
Synonym(s): nachdenken, überlegen
Antonym(s): vergessen
Related word(s): Gedächtnis, Erinnerung

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich muss mich auf meine Aufgaben besinnen.I need to focus on my tasks.
Er konnte sich nicht mehr auf den Namen besinnen.He could no longer recall the name.
Nach dem Schock musste sie sich erst besinnen.After the shock, she first had to collect herself.

2.) "To regain composure, to collect oneself"

Definition: "To regain calm or emotional control."
Translation(s): regain composure, collect oneself, come to one's senses
Synonym(s): sich beruhigen, zur Ruhe kommen
Antonym(s): aufregen
Related word(s): Gelassenheit, Ruhe

📝 Some usage examples:

Nach dem Streit musste er sich besinnen.After the argument, he had to collect himself.
Sie hat sich schnell wieder besonnen.She quickly regained her composure.
Er konnte sich nicht sofort besinnen.He couldn't immediately collect himself.

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