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Zögern Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Zögern" is used as verb with the meaning of "hesitate", "waver" or "dither".
Essential properties of "zögern"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: zögern
- Simple past: zögerte
- Participle: gezögert
regularintransitive
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 "zögern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To doubt or hesitate before acting"
- Definition: "To doubt or hesitate before doing something or making a decision."
- Translation(s): hesitate, waver, dither, pause
- Synonym(s): Zaudern, Schwanken, Unschlüssig sein
- Antonym(s): Entschlossen sein, Handeln
- Related word(s): Bedenken haben, sich besinnen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er zögerte einen Moment, bevor er antwortete.
- Wir sollten nicht länger zögern, sondern handeln.
- Sie zögerte, den Vertrag zu unterschreiben.
2.) "To delay or postpone an action/decision"
- Definition: "To delay or postpone an action or decision."
- Translation(s): delay, postpone, defer, put off
- Synonym(s): Hinauszögern, Aufschieben, Verzögern
- Antonym(s): Handeln, Entscheiden
- Related word(s): Verschieben, Hinausschieben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Regierung zögert die Entscheidung hinaus.
- Bitte zögern Sie nicht, uns bei Fragen zu kontaktieren.
- Er zögerte die Abreise so lange wie möglich hinaus.