Meaning
To think about something carefully before making a decision.
Cultural Background
In German meetings, saying 'Ich erwäge...' is a way to signal that you are not yet committed but are taking the suggestion seriously.
Formal tone
Use 'erwägen' to sound more professional in emails.
Meaning
To think about something carefully before making a decision.
Formal tone
Use 'erwägen' to sound more professional in emails.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'erwägen'.
Wir ______, das Projekt zu verschieben.
The subject is 'Wir', so the verb must be conjugated in the first-person plural.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesWir ______, das Projekt zu verschieben.
The subject is 'Wir', so the verb must be conjugated in the first-person plural.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is generally considered a formal verb.
Related Phrases
In Betracht ziehen
synonymTo take into consideration
