Overveier

Overveier is a Norwegian verb meaning to consider, to weigh carefully, or to deliberate between options. It is used when someone is evaluating possibilities before making a decision, rather than simply forming an immediate impression.

Etymology and relation to other terms: the word is formed from the prefix over- together with veie, meaning to weigh. The figurative sense reflects weighing pros and cons rather than a physical weighing.

Usage and nuance: overveier is commonly used in both written and spoken Norwegian, especially in formal or analytical contexts. It is often followed by a clause or an infinitive, as in overveier å flytte (is considering moving) or overveier fordeler og ulemper (weighs the advantages and disadvantages). It differs from veie in a physical sense and from vurdere or reflektere, which may carry slightly different connotations of assessment, judgment, or reflection.

Grammar notes: overveier is the present tense form used for all persons (jeg overveier, du overveier, han overveier, vi overveier, etc.). It is the finite form of the verb; the base infinitive is å overveie.

Examples:

- Jeg overveier tilbudet nøye.

- Han overveier å starte en egen virksomhet.

- Vi overveide alle alternativene før beslutningen ble tatt.

See also: veie, overveie, vurdere.