English–German

“think about” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌyːbɐˈleːgn̩/

Example

Ich überlege mir die Antwort.

I'm thinking about the answer.

Illustration for überlegen (think about)

How to say “think about” in German

“Think about” in German is überlegen.

A person pauses over a problem, testing several paths before shaping an answer or idea.

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

Example sentences with überlegen

Wir überlegen gerade eine bessere Lösung.

We are currently coming up with a better solution.

Tips for using überlegen

  • German often uses 'über etwas nachdenken' for thinking about a topic, while 'sich etwas überlegen' often means devising an answer, plan, or solution.

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