Verb
besinnen
to reflect (on); to think (about); to contemplate
C1
rank #10,459
Meanings
Verb
- to reflect (on); to think (about); to contemplate
- to remember, to recall
- to come to one's senses (after being dazed, shocked or not of one's right mind)
In a sentence
Wir sollten uns wieder auf unsere Stärken besinnen.
We should focus on our strengths again.
Forms
infinitive
besinnen
he/she/it
besinnt
simple past
besann
perfect
hat besonnen
takes auf + Akkusativ