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to think through
To think about a matter, problem, or plan intensively and from all sides in order to understand all aspects and consequences.
Bevor wir investieren, müssen wir die Risiken sorgfältig durchdenken.
Before we invest, we need to carefully think through the risks.
'Durchdenken' (to think through) is an inseparable verb. The prefix 'durch-' remains firmly attached to the verb in all conjugated forms and sentence positions. The past participle is formed without 'ge-': 'durchdacht' (thought through).
Ich durchdenke deinen Vorschlag noch einmal in Ruhe.
I’ll think through your suggestion again calmly.
The verb 'durchdenken' (to think through) is transitive and always requires an accusative object. This object is the thing that one thinks about intensively.
Wir müssen den gesamten Plan noch einmal durchdenken.
We need to think through the entire plan again.
You typically think through abstract or complex things. Common objects are 'ein Plan' (a plan), 'ein Konzept' (a concept), 'ein Problem' (a problem), 'die Folgen' (the effects), or 'die Konsequenzen' (the consequences).
Hast du auch die möglichen Konsequenzen durchdacht?
Have you also thought through the possible consequences?
to consider
„Überlegen“ refers to considering options with the aim of reaching a decision or solution. „Durchdenken“ goes further and examines something thoroughly from every angle, including its possible consequences. Use „überlegen“ when searching for a decision and „durchdenken“ when a complete examination of the plan is important.
Vor der Entscheidung will ich den neuen Plan mit allen möglichen Folgen durchdenken.
Before making the decision, I want to think through the new plan and all its possible consequences.
Ich überlege, ob wir den Ausflug wegen des Wetters verschieben sollen.
I’m considering whether we should postpone the outing because of the weather.
