in Betracht
Translation
into consideration, into account
Examples
Wir ziehen Ihren Vorschlag in Betracht.
We are taking your suggestion into consideration.
Diese Option kommt nicht in Betracht.
This option is out of the question.
Grammar Patterns
to take ((sth.)) into consideration We are taking your suggestion into consideration.
Similar Words
in Erwägung ziehen (to take into consideration)
Etymology
From 'in' (into) and 'Betracht' (consideration), which comes from the verb 'betrachten' (to consider, to view).
Memory Tips
Often paired with the verb 'ziehen' (to pull): 'etwas in Betracht ziehen' literally means 'to pull something into consideration'.