ab|wägen
Translation
to weigh up, to consider, to balance
Examples
Man muss die Vor- und Nachteile abwägen.
One must weigh up the pros and cons.
Sie wägt ihre Worte sehr sorgfältig ab.
She weighs her words very carefully.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to weigh up sth. One must carefully weigh up the risks.
between ((sth.)) to weigh up between A and B I'm still weighing up the two offers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to consider, to reflect upon, to examine; Antonyms: to ignore, to neglect
Etymology
From 'ab-' (implying completion or thoroughness) and 'wägen' (to weigh). It means to weigh something thoroughly, i.e., to consider it carefully.
Memory Tips
Imagine putting options on a scale ('Waage') and weighing ('wägen') them completely ('ab-') to make a balanced decision.