VERB
überlegen/ˌyːbɐˈleːɡŋ̍/to consider; to ponder; to reflect
überlegen is a German verb that means to consider, to ponder, or to reflect. It is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈleːɡŋ̍/. In conjugation, the simple past is "überlegte" and the past participle is "überlegt".
Definitions
1.to think about something carefully; to consider(thought process)
a.to weigh pros and cons or possible actions carefully
Ich muss mir gut überlegen, ob ich das Angebot annehme.—I have to consider carefully whether I accept the offer.
2.to devise or come up with something by thinking(planning)
a.to invent or come up with an idea or solution
Hast du dir schon überlegt, was wir am Wochenende machen?—Have you already thought about what we're going to do this weekend?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | überlegen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | überlege |
| Present (du) | überlegst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | überlegt |
| Preterite (ich) | überlegte |
| Participle II | überlegt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | überlegte |
| Imperative (singular) | überlege |
| Imperative (plural) | überlegt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "überlegen" mean in English?
- "überlegen" means to consider, to ponder, or to reflect. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "überlegen"?
- "überlegen" is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈleːɡŋ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "überlegen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "überlegen" is "überlegt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "überlegen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "überlegen" becomes "überlegte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "überlegen"?
- "überlegen" is a verb in German.
