Wägte

"Wägte" is a German word that translates to "weighed" in English. It is the past participle of the verb "wägen," which means "to weigh." The word "wägen" can refer to the physical act of determining the mass of an object, such as when using a scale. It can also be used metaphorically to mean "to consider," "to ponder," or "to deliberate." Therefore, "wägte" can indicate that something was physically weighed or that a decision or thought process was considered or deliberated upon.

For example, one might say "Er wägte die Äpfel" (He weighed the apples), referring to the physical act of measuring their weight. Alternatively, "Sie wägte ihre Optionen sorgfältig ab" (She carefully weighed her options) uses the word metaphorically to describe a thoughtful consideration of different choices. The context in which "wägte" is used is crucial for understanding its precise meaning. It is a common verb in German, appearing in various grammatical constructions and contexts, from everyday speech to more formal or literary writing.