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To think carefully and thoroughly about a possibility, plan, or decision, often by weighing the arguments for and against it.
Wir erwägen ernsthaft, uns ein Elektroauto zu kaufen.
We are seriously considering buying an electric car.
The verb 'erwägen' (to consider) is related to 'wiegen' (to weigh) and 'Waage' (scale). Figuratively, it describes weighing arguments or possibilities in your mind like weights on a scale. The prefix 'er-' makes the verb inseparable.
Sie hat die Vor- und Nachteile sorgfältig gegeneinander erwogen.
She carefully weighed the pros and cons against each other.
'Erwägen' (to consider) is often followed either by a noun in the accusative, an infinitive construction with 'zu' (to), or a subordinate clause with 'ob' (whether).
Die Firma erwägt einen Umzug.
The company is considering a move.
'Erwägen' (to consider) belongs to elevated language and is often used in formal or written contexts. It expresses a more careful and thorough thought process.
Das Gericht wird die neuen Beweise in seiner Entscheidung erwägen.
The court will consider the new evidence in its decision.
Common combinations are 'ernsthaft erwägen' (to seriously consider), 'einen Plan erwägen' (to consider a plan), 'eine Alternative erwägen' (to consider an alternative), or 'rechtliche Schritte erwägen' (to consider legal action).
Wir erwägen ernsthaft, das Angebot anzunehmen.
We are seriously considering accepting the offer.
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'in Betracht ziehen' and 'erwägen' both mean that you think about a possibility. 'in Betracht ziehen' is a fixed expression and sounds natural in many everyday situations: you consider that something might be possible. 'erwägen' sounds somewhat more formal and emphasizes more strongly that you are carefully thinking about the pros and cons. So both words fit when talking about plans and decisions, but 'erwägen' often feels more serious or official.
Herr Neumann hat erwogen, wegen der Arbeit später anzureisen.
Mr. Neumann considered arriving later because of work.
Omar zieht in Betracht, den Termin wegen der Prüfung zu verschieben.
Omar is considering postponing the appointment because of the exam.