die Erwägung
Translation
consideration, deliberation, reflection
Examples
Nach reiflicher Erwägung traf er eine Entscheidung.
After careful consideration, he made a decision.
Wir ziehen verschiedene Optionen in Erwägung.
We are taking various options into consideration.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) in Erwägung ziehen to take (sth.) into consideration We are taking your suggestion into consideration.
nach reiflicher Erwägung after careful consideration After careful consideration, she agreed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Überlegung, die Betrachtung; Antonyms: die Gedankenlosigkeit (thoughtlessness)
Etymology
From the verb 'erwägen' (to consider). The prefix 'er-' often indicates completion, and 'wägen' means 'to weigh'. So, it's the act of mentally weighing options.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'weighing' (wägen) the pros and cons on a mental scale. The 'er-' prefix emphasizes the thoroughness of this process.