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“consider” in German

German

Alsoerwägen · bedenken · erachten

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈʁʏkˌzɪçtɪgn̩/

Example

Wir berücksichtigen deine Bitte.

We will consider your request.

Illustration for berücksichtigen (consider)

How to say “consider” in German

“Consider” in German is berücksichtigen.

A decision board shows relevant circumstances and interests, each weighed before a choice is made.

Full entry for berücksichtigen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with berücksichtigen

Wir müssen die Kosten berücksichtigen.

We must consider the costs.

Tips for using berücksichtigen

  • Berücksichtigen takes a direct accusative object, as in eine Bitte berücksichtigen, rather than a prepositional object.

Other German words for “consider”

Ich erwäge das Angebot.

I am considering the offer.

Ich bedenke deinen Vorschlag.

I am considering your proposal.

Ich erachte das für sinnvoll.

I consider that sensible.

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