reflektieren
reflect
Über etwas nachdenken und versuchen zu verstehen, was es bedeutet oder warum es passiert ist.
The German word "reflektieren" is a verb that means "to reflect" or "to mirror." It is derived from the Latin word "reflectere," which includes the prefix "re-" meaning "back" and "flectere," meaning "to bend" or "to turn." In a psychological or philosophical context, "reflektieren" can also mean "to think critically about" or "to consider one's thoughts and actions."
Similar words in German include "nachdenken" (to think), "überlegen" (to consider), and "abwägen" (to weigh).
The primary difference is that "reflektieren" often implies a deeper level of contemplation about oneself or one's experiences, whereas the other terms may denote general thinking or consideration without the specific connotation of introspection.
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Examples
Wir reflektieren über unser Handeln.verb
We reflect on our actions.
Die Glasfassaden reflektierten das helle Sonnenlicht sehr stark.verb
The glass facades reflected the bright sunlight very strongly.
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