VERB
abwägen/ˈapˌvɛːɡn̩/to weigh; to consider; to ponder
abwägen is a German verb that means to weigh, to consider, or to ponder. It is pronounced /ˈapˌvɛːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wog ab" and the past participle is "abgewogen".
Definitions
1.to carefully consider different options or arguments in order to make a decision(decision-making)
a.to weigh the pros and cons of something
Bevor wir eine Entscheidung treffen, sollten wir alle Möglichkeiten sorgfältig abwägen.—Before we make a decision, we should carefully weigh all the possibilities.
b.to consider something thoroughly by examining all factors
Der Richter muss die Argumente beider Seiten abwägen.—The judge has to consider the arguments of both sides.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | abwägen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | wäge ab |
| Present (du) | wägst ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wägt ab |
| Preterite (ich) | wog ab |
| Participle II | abgewogen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wöge ab |
| Imperative (singular) | wäge ab |
| Imperative (plural) | wägt ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abwägen" mean in English?
- "abwägen" means to weigh, to consider, or to ponder. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "abwägen"?
- "abwägen" is pronounced /ˈapˌvɛːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "abwägen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "abwägen" is "abgewogen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "abwägen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "abwägen" becomes "wog ab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "abwägen"?
- "abwägen" is a verb in German.
