berücksichtigen
Translation
considered, took into account, allowed for
Examples
Er berücksichtigte meinen Vorschlag.
He considered my suggestion.
Die Firma berücksichtigte die Kundenwünsche nicht.
The company did not take customer wishes into account.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((in sth.)) to take (sth.) into account (in sth.) One must take the costs into account in the planning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to consider, to take into account; Antonyms: to ignore, to disregard
Etymology
From `be-` (prefix) + `Rücksicht` (consideration) + `-igen` (verb suffix). `Rücksicht` comes from `Rück-` (back) + `Sicht` (sight), literally 'a look back'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'taking a look back' (`Rück-Sicht`) at all the details before making a decision.