second thought

ˈsɛkənd θɔːt
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Translation of second thought into German

Noun

1.

decision-making

reconsideration or revised opinion of a previous decision
  • After a second thought, he decided not to go.Nach einem zweiten Gedanken entschied er sich, nicht zu gehen.
2.

uncertainty

doubt or hesitation about a decision just made
  • He accepted the job offer without a second thought.Er nahm das Jobangebot ohne einen zweiten Gedanken an.
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Expressions with second thought: examples in English and translations in German

nach erneuter Überlegung
On second thought, I will attend the meeting.
ohne zu zögern
sofort
She accepted the job offer without a second thought.

Synonyms and analogies of second thought in English

Examples of second thought in a sentence

  • He had a second thought and changed his mind.
  • She agreed to the plan without a second thought.
  • He bought the expensive watch without a second thought.

Translations of "second thought" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
zweiter Gedanken.

Initially, I agreed, but a second thought changed my mind completely.

Zunächst stimmte ich zu, aber ein zweiter Gedanke änderte meine Meinung komplett.

Her second thought turned a simple decision into a much bigger consideration.

Ihr zweiter Gedanke verwandelte eine einfache Entscheidung in eine viel größere Abwägung.

derZweifelnm.

He had a second thought about the plan after speaking to his friends.

Nach einem Gespräch mit seinen Freunden hatte er Zweifel an dem Plan.

They were excited about the trip until a second thought about their budget appeared.

Sie waren begeistert von der Reise, bis Zweifel an ihrem Budget aufkamen.

zweiten Gedanken

The manager kissed off the complaint without giving it a second thought.

Der Manager wischte die Beschwerde ohne einen zweiten Gedanken vom Tisch.

We came across this property and booked it without any second thought.

Wir kamen in diesem Hotel und hatten es ohne zweiten Gedanken.

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Other translations for second thought:

  • Überlegungnf.
  • nochmalige Überlegungnf.
  • darüber nachzudenken

second thought: Examples and translations in context

His second thought came too late, and he wished he had acted sooner.

Sein zweiter Gedanke kam zu spät und er wünschte, er hätte früher gehandelt.

Even after his initial plan, a second thought led him to change direction.

Selbst nach seinem ursprünglichen Plan führte ein zweiter Gedanke dazu, dass er die Richtung änderte.

And it was my second thought, and the third one, indeed.

Und es war mein zweiter Gedanke, und auch der dritte.

But the second thought I had about it gave me the strength to try.

Aber mein zweiter Gedanke dazu gab mir die Kraft, es zu versuchen.

A second thought is that you can make a whole dance

Ein zweiter Gedanke ist, dass du einen ganzen Tanz machen kannst

Many of the most popular games involve killing hundreds of enemies without so much as a second thought.

Viele der beliebtesten Spiele sind Hunderte von Feinden, ohne so viel wie ein zweiter Gedanke zu töten.

My second thought was, well try it!

Mein zweiter Gedanke war, probiers trotzdem.

I planned to go, but a second thought made me reconsider my schedule.

Ich hatte vor zu gehen, aber Zweifel ließen mich meinen Zeitplan überdenken.

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