„Er hat sich anders besonnen."
He has changed his mind.
What does „Er hat sich anders besonnen." mean in German?
„Er hat sich anders besonnen." means "He has changed his mind.." Literally: "He has thought himself differently.."
Literal Translation
"He has thought himself differently."
English Equivalent
"He changed his mind."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Reflexive verb 'sich besinnen'
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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