überlegen

This is the 15808th most frequent German word.


überlegen

"Überlegen" means "to consider" or "to think about."


In this context, 'überlegen' means 'to consider' or 'to think about' something.

Ich überlege, ob ich morgen ins Kino gehen soll.

I am considering whether I should go to the cinema tomorrow.


Here, 'überlegen' as an adjective means 'superior' or 'more advanced'.

Er hat einen überlegenen Plan für das Projekt.

He has a superior plan for the project.


In this sentence, 'überlegen' is used as an adjective to convey 'being superior,' particularly in skill or ability.

Du warst mir bei diesem Spiel eindeutig überlegen.

You were clearly superior to me in this game.