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weigh in German

weigh in German is wiegen, wägen, abwägen — weigh means to find out how heavy something is, usually with scales.

weigh in German

wiegen
verb
wägen
verb
abwägen
verb
(transitive, figuratively) To determine the intrinsic value or merit of an object, to evaluate.
wiegen
verb
(transitive, figuratively) To determine the intrinsic value or merit of an object, to evaluate.
erwägen
verb
(transitive) To consider a subject.
wiegen
verb
(transitive) To consider a subject.
wiegen
verb
(intransitive) To have weight; to be heavy; to press down.
(schwer) liegen
verb
(intransitive) To have weight; to be heavy; to press down.
abwiegen
verb
(intransitive) To have weight; to be heavy; to press down.
auswiegen
verb
(intransitive) To have weight; to be heavy; to press down.
lasten
verb
(intransitive) To have weight; to be heavy; to press down.
hieven
verb
lichten
verb

What does "weigh" mean?

  1. verb To find out how heavy something is, usually with scales.
    "The nurse weighed the baby at every checkup."
  2. verb To have a particular weight.
    "The parcel weighs almost two kilograms."
  3. verb To carefully consider or compare things before deciding.
    "She weighed the pros and cons before accepting the job offer."
  4. verb Nautical: to raise the anchor before setting sail.
    "The crew weighed anchor at dawn."

weigh in a sentence

  • The nurse weighed the baby at every checkup.
  • The parcel weighs almost two kilograms.
  • She weighed the pros and cons before accepting the job offer.
  • The judge had to weigh the evidence from both sides.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "weigh" in German?

"weigh" in German is wiegen, wägen, abwägen. weigh means: To find out how heavy something is, usually with scales.

How do you use "weigh" in a sentence?

Example: "The nurse weighed the baby at every checkup." In German, "weigh" is wiegen, wägen, abwägen.

Are there other ways to say "weigh" in German?

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "weigh": wiegen, wägen, abwägen, erwägen, (schwer) liegen, abwiegen.

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