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to reconsider
To think about something again carefully in order to review and possibly change an earlier decision, opinion, or plan. The verb is not separable.
Nach deinem Einwand muss ich meine Entscheidung noch einmal überdenken.
After your objection, I have to reconsider my decision once again.
The verb 'überdenken' (to reconsider) is inseparable. The prefix 'über-' remains firmly attached to the verb 'denken' (to think) in all sentence forms and is not placed at the end of the sentence.
Ich überdenke gerade meinen ganzen Plan.
I am currently reconsidering my entire plan.
The word is made up of 'über' (over/about) and 'denken' (to think). The prefix 'über-' has a figurative meaning here and signals intensive, examining thought 'about' a topic.
Wir sollten unsere Strategie für das nächste Quartal überdenken.
We should reconsider our strategy for the next quarter.
'Überdenken' is always used with an accusative object. You reconsider 'etwas' (something): an opinion, a plan, a decision.
Der Manager muss den Vorschlag seiner Mitarbeiter überdenken.
The manager has to reconsider his employees' proposal.
Common things that people reconsider are abstract concepts such as: a decision, a plan, an opinion, a position, or a strategy.
Nach dem Gespräch hat er seine Position komplett überdacht.
After the conversation, he completely reconsidered his position.
to consider
„Es sich anders überlegen“ and „überdenken“ both relate to an earlier decision, opinion, or plan. „Es sich anders überlegen“ mainly shows that the person changes their decision, while „überdenken“ emphasizes carefully reviewing it again, with a change only being possible. Use „überdenken“ when the re-evaluation is the main focus.
Nach dem Gespräch überdachte ich meinen Plan noch einmal gründlich.
After the conversation, I carefully reconsidered my plan.
Nach dem Gespräch überlegte ich es mir anders und blieb zu Hause.
After the conversation, I changed my mind and stayed home.
