Überlegung /ˌyːbɜlˈeːɡʊŋ/ · noun · CEFR B2. German translation of "consideration".

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Source term
consideration
Translation
Überlegung
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "die".

Dictionary form Überlegung
Article die
Gender/article class feminine or plural
Plural varies by noun
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + die Überlegung
Examples
Das ist die Überlegung.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Bitte prüfen Sie meinen Vorschlag sorgfältig, bevor Sie eine Entscheidung treffen.

English: Please give my proposal serious consideration before making a decision.

B2 · thoughtAndPerception

Nach reiflicher Überlegung nahm sie letzte Woche endlich das Stellenangebot an.

English: After much consideration, she finally accepted the job offer last week.

B2 · thoughtAndPerception

Mehrere wichtige Punkte sollten hier berücksichtigt werden.

English: Several important considerations should be taken into account here.

B2 · thoughtAndPerception

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