NOUN
dieErwägung/ɛɐ̯ˈvɛːɡʊŋ/consideration; deliberation; reflection
Erwägung is a German noun that means consideration, deliberation, or reflection. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvɛːɡʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Erwägungen".
Definitions
1.careful consideration of something before making a decision(decision-making, planning)
a.the process of thinking about something thoroughly
Nach reiflicher Erwägung entschied sie sich für das Angebot.—After careful consideration, she decided on the offer.
b.something taken into account during consideration
Das neue Gesetz wurde unter Erwägung aller Risiken verabschiedet.—The new law was passed taking all risks into consideration.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Erwägung | die Erwägungen |
| Genitive | der Erwägung | der Erwägungen |
| Dative | der Erwägung | den Erwägungen |
| Accusative | die Erwägung | die Erwägungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Erwägung" mean in English?
- "Erwägung" means consideration, deliberation, or reflection. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Erwägung"?
- "Erwägung" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvɛːɡʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Erwägung" der, die, or das?
- "Erwägung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Erwägung"?
- The plural of "Erwägung" is "Erwägungen".
- What part of speech is "Erwägung"?
- "Erwägung" is a noun in German.
