VERB
erwägen/ɛɐ̯ˈvɛːɡn̩/to consider; to contemplate; to weigh (an option)
erwägen is a German verb that means to consider, to contemplate, or to weigh (an option). It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvɛːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erwog" and the past participle is "erwogen".
Definitions
1.to carefully consider or think about something, especially before making a decision(decision-making)
a.to think about something in detail before deciding
Wir müssen alle Möglichkeiten sorgfältig erwägen, bevor wir handeln.—We have to carefully consider all options before we act.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erwägen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erwäge |
| Present (du) | erwägst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erwägt |
| Preterite (ich) | erwog |
| Participle II | erwogen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erwöge |
| Imperative (singular) | erwäg |
| Imperative (plural) | erwägt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erwägen" mean in English?
- "erwägen" means to consider, to contemplate, or to weigh (an option). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erwägen"?
- "erwägen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvɛːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erwägen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erwägen" is "erwogen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erwägen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erwägen" becomes "erwog" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erwägen"?
- "erwägen" is a verb in German.
