C1 verb Formal to neutral. It can be used in both everyday conversation and more formal settings.

overwegen

/ˈoːvərˌʋeːɣə(n)/

예시

1

Ik zal uw voorstel overwegen.

I will consider your proposal.

2

Ze moest lang overwegen voordat ze een beslissing nam.

She had to think carefully before making a decision.

3

We overwegen een nieuwe auto te kopen.

We are considering buying a new car.

4

Het is belangrijk om alle opties te overwegen.

It is important to consider all options.

5

Hij overwoog even om te stoppen, maar besloot door te gaan.

He briefly considered stopping, but decided to continue.

자주 쓰는 조합

een beslissing overwegen (to consider a decision)
een voorstel overwegen (to consider a proposal)
de mogelijkheden overwegen (to consider the possibilities)

How to Use It

사용 참고사항

When 'overwegen' is followed by a verb, it typically uses the infinitive form with 'te' (e.g., 'overwegen te kopen'). When followed by a noun, no preposition is needed (e.g., 'overwegen een voorstel').

자주 하는 실수

Forgetting to separate the prefix 'over-' in sentences where it's required (e.g., 'Ik overweeg het plan' vs. 'Ik heb het plan overwogen').
Confusing it with 'wegen' (to weigh) without the prefix, which has a different meaning related to weight.

Tips

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어원

From Middle Dutch 'overweghen', meaning 'to weigh over' or 'to consider'. It's a compound of 'over' (over) and 'wegen' (to weigh).

문화적 맥락

The Dutch value careful consideration in decision-making, and 'overwegen' reflects this cultural emphasis on thoroughness.

암기 팁

Imagine a judge 'over-weighing' the evidence in a courtroom before making a verdict. This visual can help you remember 'overwegen' as 'to think carefully about something'.

자주 묻는 질문

3 질문

Yes, 'overwegen' is a separable verb. In certain sentence structures, the prefix 'over-' separates from the verb stem. For example, 'Ik overweeg het' (I consider it) versus 'Ik heb het overwogen' (I have considered it).

Yes, 'overwegen' can be used with both concrete and abstract nouns. You can 'overwegen' a house (concrete) or a plan (abstract).

Both mean 'to think about' or 'to consider'. 'Overwegen' often implies a process of weighing pros and cons before making a decision, while 'nadenken over' can be a more general term for thinking about something without necessarily leading to a decision.

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