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überdenken

to reconsider

verb ue-ber-DEN-ken Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

to think over

Usage Note

überdenken means to think something over again, often implying a revision of one's position. It is inseparable (er überdenkt, not 'denkt über'). Etwas noch einmal überdenken is natural in both formal and colloquial contexts.

Examples

"Nach dem Gespräch überlegte er, ob er seine Entscheidung überdenken sollte."

Natural Translation

After the conversation he wondered whether he should reconsider his decision.

Literal Translation

After the conversation considered he, whether he his decision reconsider should.

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