abgewogen
Translation
balanced, considered, weighed, deliberate
Examples
Seine Antwort war sehr abgewogen.
His answer was very considered.
Die Zutaten müssen genau abgewogen werden.
The ingredients must be weighed precisely.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to weigh sth. up, to consider sth. His answer was very considered.
Similar Words
überlegt (considered), bedacht (thoughtful)
Etymology
From 'ab-' (off, down) + 'gewogen' (past participle of 'wägen', to weigh). It suggests a careful weighing of options.
Memory Tips
Imagine weighing pros and cons on a scale ('Waage') to reach a balanced ('abgewogen') conclusion.