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
wägen
abwägen
(transitive, figuratively) To determine the intrinsic value or merit of an object, to evaluate.
wiegen
(transitive, figuratively) To determine the intrinsic value or merit of an object, to evaluate.
erwägen
(transitive) To consider a subject.
wiegen
(transitive) To consider a subject.
wiegen
(intransitive) To have weight; to be heavy; to press down.
(schwer) liegen
(intransitive) To have weight; to be heavy; to press down.
abwiegen
(intransitive) To have weight; to be heavy; to press down.
auswiegen
(intransitive) To have weight; to be heavy; to press down.
lasten
(intransitive) To have weight; to be heavy; to press down.
hieven
lichten
What does "weigh" mean?
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verb To find out how heavy something is, usually with scales.
"Please weigh the flour carefully before adding it to the bowl."
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verb To have a particular weight.
"My suitcase weighs far too much to carry up the stairs."
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verb To carefully consider or compare things before deciding.
"You should weigh up the costs carefully before you buy a second car."
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verb Nautical: to raise the anchor before setting sail.
"Once the tide turned, the captain ordered the sailors to weigh anchor."
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weigh in a sentence
- Please weigh the flour carefully before adding it to the bowl.
- At the post office, they weigh each parcel to work out the postage.
- My suitcase weighs far too much to carry up the stairs.
- Newborn babies usually weigh only a few kilograms.
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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: "Please weigh the flour carefully before adding it to the bowl." 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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