English–German

“reflect on” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁeflɛkˈtiːʁən/

Example

Wir reflektieren die Ergebnisse.

We are reflecting on the results.

Illustration for reflektieren (reflect on)

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.

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

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.

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