weiter|denken
Translation
to think further, to think ahead, to continue thinking, to elaborate on
Examples
Wir müssen diesen Plan weiterdenken.
We need to think this plan through further.
Es ist wichtig, über die Konsequenzen weiterzudenken.
It is important to think further about the consequences.
Hör auf zu reden und versuche, weiterzudenken.
Stop talking and try to think ahead.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to think sth. through further We need to think the plan further.
((über et4)) to think further about sth. We need to think further about the consequences.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fortdenken, nachsinnen, überlegen; Antonyms: aufhören zu denken
Etymology
Composed of 'weiter' (further) and 'denken' (to think). Literally 'to think further'.
Memory Tips
Imagine your thoughts are on a path. 'weiter' tells them to keep going 'further' down that path.