afterthink
afterthink · afterthinks · afterthought · afterthinking
nachträglich überdenken
To think about after the fact, reflect onTo think about after the fact, reflect on.
Meaning
2 sensesTo think about after the fact, reflect on.
nachträglich überdenken
To repent, or feel remorse for; to regret.
Translations
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By meaning 1
To think about after the fact, reflect on:
Origin
Compound of after- + think, probably a calque of Ancient Greek μετάνοια (metánoia).Compound of after- + think, probably a calque of Ancient Greek μετάνοια (metánoia).
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Forms
afterthinks, afterthinking, afterthought, afterthought| Base form | afterthink · to afterthink |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | afterthinks |
| Present participle | afterthinking |
| Past simple | afterthought |
| Past participle | afterthought |
irregular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle