Erwägen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erwägen" is used as verb with the meaning of "consider", "weigh" or "reflect on".

Essential properties of "erwägen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: erwägen
  • Simple past: erwog
  • Participle: erwogen

See full conjugation of erwägen

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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 "erwägen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To carefully consider something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss diese Möglichkeit erwägen.I must consider this possibility.
  2. Sie haben mehrere Optionen erwogen.They considered several options.
  3. Er erwägt, ins Ausland zu ziehen.He is considering moving abroad.

2.) "To take into account aspects or consequences"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir sollten alle Faktoren erwägen.We should consider all factors.
  2. Hast du die Risiken erwogen?Have you considered the risks?
  3. Sie erwägt die möglichen Ergebnisse.She is considering the possible outcomes.
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