Wägen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wägen" is used as verb with the meaning of "weigh", "consider" or "ponder".

Essential properties of "wägen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: wägen
  • Simple past: wog
  • Participle: gewogen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "wägen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Evaluate options/consequences"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er muss die Vor- und Nachteile wägen, bevor er eine Entscheidung trifft.He must weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.
  2. Wir sollten die Risiken wägen, bevor wir fortfahren.We should weigh the risks before proceeding.
  3. Sie wägt ihre Worte sorgfältig, um Missverständnisse zu vermeiden.She weighs her words carefully to avoid misunderstandings.

2.) "Measure an object's weight"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Händler wägt die Früchte auf der Waage.The merchant weighs the fruits on the scale.
  2. Bitte wägen Sie das Paket, bevor Sie es versenden.Please weigh the package before sending it.
  3. Er wägt das Mehl für das Rezept genau ab.He weighs the flour precisely for the recipe.
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