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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
'überlegen' and 'überdenken' both have to do with thinking before a decision. 'überlegen' is often used before you decide or when you are checking a possibility. 'überdenken' means more that you review something that has already been planned, decided, or believed. In the process, your opinion or plan may change. The words are easy to confuse because both fit with decisions. The practical difference is: first you 'überlegt' what you want to do. Later you 'überdenkt' a plan when you look at it critically again. 'überdenken' often sounds somewhat more serious and thorough.
Die Klasse überdenkt den Reiseplan, weil das Wetter schlecht werden soll.
The class is reconsidering the travel plan because the weather is expected to be bad.
Der Fahrer überlegt am Morgen, welche Strecke heute schneller ist.
In the morning, the driver considers which route will be faster today.