English–German

“gauge” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpaɪ̯lən/

Example

Ich peile die Entfernung.

I gauge the distance.

Illustration for peilen (gauge)

How to say “gauge” in German

“Gauge” in German is peilen.

A glance takes a quick bearing on a distance, direction, or situation and produces a usable estimate.

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

Example sentences with peilen

Sie versucht, die Lage vor dem Meeting zu peilen.

She is trying to gauge the situation before the meeting.

Tips for using peilen

  • The separable verb anpeilen means to aim at or target something, so it is not interchangeable with the colloquial understanding sense of peilen.

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