die Überlegung
Translation
consideration, deliberation, reflection, thought
Examples
Nach reiflicher Überlegung traf er eine Entscheidung.
After careful consideration, he made a decision.
Seine Überlegungen waren sehr tiefgründig.
His reflections were very profound.
Das braucht noch etwas Überlegung.
That still needs some consideration.
Grammar Patterns
nach ((adjective)) Überlegung after ((adjective)) consideration After long consideration, she agreed.
Überlegungen anstellen to make considerations We still need to make some considerations about this.
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Etymology
From the verb 'überlegen' (to consider), which comes from 'über-' (over) and 'legen' (to lay). The idea is 'to lay something over in one's mind'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'laying' ('legen') your thoughts out on a table to look them 'over' ('über').