No. 4,142 in Swedish

reflektera

"Reflektera" means "to reflect" or "to contemplate."

In a sentence

Jag behöver reflektera över mitt beslut.
I need to reflect on my decision.
In this sentence, 'reflektera' is used to mean 'to think deeply about something' or 'to consider thoughtfully'.
Ljuset reflekteras av spegeln.
The light is reflected by the mirror.
Here, 'reflektera' is used as a scientific or physical term meaning 'to bounce back light' or 'to mirror'.
Han reflekterade på hur samhället har förändrats.
He reflected on how society has changed.
This usage of 'reflektera' involves 'to think or ponder about', emphasizing a contemplative analysis.

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