átgondolni
átgondolni is a Hungarian verb meaning to think over or to reconsider something thoroughly. It is used when someone wants to re-evaluate a decision, proposal, or plan, often to ensure a more careful outcome. The action is transitive, typically taking a direct object such as a decision, plan, or option (for example: átgondolni egy döntést, átgondolni a lehetőségeket).
Etymology and form: the word is formed from the prefix át- meaning over or through, combined with
Usage notes: átgondolni emphasizes deliberate reconsideration rather than a quick thought. It is common in personal
- Meg kell átgondolnunk a lehetőségeket. (We need to rethink the options.)
- Az a döntés egy alaposan átgondolt terv volt. (That decision was a well-thought-out plan.)
- Átgondolhatnád a javaslatot, mielőtt szavazol. (You could think over the proposal before voting.)
See also: gondolni (to think), gondolat (thought), tanácsadás és döntés folyamatai.