English–German
“reflect on” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁeflɛkˈtiːʁən/
Example
Wir reflektieren die Ergebnisse.
We are reflecting on the results.
How to say “reflect on” in German
“Reflect on” in German is reflektieren.
Thought returns to an event or decision, like a review that reveals its meaning and possible improvements.
Example sentences with reflektieren
Nach dem Feedback reflektieren wir in Ruhe die Konsequenzen.
After the feedback, we reflect calmly on the consequences.
Tips for using reflektieren
- A direct object is idiomatic with reflektieren, so German uses die Ergebnisse reflektieren without a preposition where English often uses reflect on the results.