reflektieren
to reflect (on), to think carefully about
verb re-flek-TEE-ren Rare
Origin: from Latin reflectere
Also means
to reflect (light)
Usage Note
reflektieren in a cognitive context means to reflect thoughtfully on one's own actions, feelings, or experiences — über sein Verhalten reflektieren. It is standard in educational and psychological discourse.
Examples
"Es ist wichtig, regelmäßig über die eigenen Handlungen zu reflektieren."
Natural Translation
It is important to regularly reflect on one's own actions.
Literal Translation
It is important regularly over the own actions to reflect.
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