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“calculate” in German

German

Alsoberechnen · errechnen · ausrechnen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁɛçnən/

Example

Ich rechne schnell im Kopf.

I calculate quickly in my head.

Illustration for rechnen (calculate)

How to say “calculate” in German

“Calculate” in German is rechnen.

Numbers being worked through in the mind, then used as a basis for judging what is likely.

Full entry for rechnen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with rechnen

Wir rechnen mit zehn Gästen.

We expect ten guests.

Tips for using rechnen

  • For expectation, rechnen takes mit plus the dative, as in mit Problemen rechnen, meaning to expect problems.

Other German words for “calculate”

Ich berechne die Gesamtkosten.

I calculate the total cost.

Wir errechnen die Summe.

We calculate the total.

Ich rechne die Summe aus.

I calculate the sum.

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