Verb

erwägen

Translation

to consider, to weigh up, to contemplate

Ich erwäge einen Jobwechsel.

I am considering a job change.

Wir erwägen, ins Ausland zu ziehen.

We are considering moving abroad.

((sth.)) to consider (sth.) He is considering the proposal.

((to do sth.)) to consider (doing sth.) She is considering changing her job.

überlegen (to think over), nachdenken (to reflect), bedenken (to consider)

From 'er-' (prefix) + 'wägen' (to weigh). Literally 'to weigh something up' in one's mind.

Imagine putting your options on a 'Waage' (scale) to 'wägen' (weigh) them, which is what you do when you 'erwägen' (consider) them.