Afrikaans Word of the Day
oorweeg
oor-WEYG • verb — 17th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to consider carefully; to think about something before deciding
Examples
- Ek sal die aanbod oorweeg voordat ek antwoord.
(I will consider the offer before I answer.) - Sy oorweeg om volgende jaar te verhuis.
(She is considering moving next year.) - Ons moet al die moontlikhede oorweeg.
(We must consider all the possibilities.)
Synonyms
- dink oor
- besin
- weeg af
This word is commonly used when someone is thinking seriously about a choice, plan, or idea before making a decision.
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