English–German

“settle” in German

German

Alsoansiedeln · besiedeln · siedeln

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈapˌʁɛçnən/

Example

Wir rechnen die Rechnung ab.

We settle the bill.

Illustration for abrechnen (settle)

How to say “settle” in German

“Settle” in German is abrechnen.

An open account reaches its final balance, whether it records money owed or a wrong that someone must answer for.

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

Example sentences with abrechnen

Wir rechnen die Leistungen direkt mit der Krankenkasse ab.

We bill the services directly to the health insurance company.

Tips for using abrechnen

  • In the figurative construction, abrechnen takes mit plus the dative, as in mit jemandem abrechnen, not an accusative object.

Other German words for “settle”

Viele Familien siedeln sich hier an.

Many families are settling here.

Pioniere besiedelten das neue Land.

Pioneers settled the new land.

Viele Familien siedeln in die Vororte.

Many families are settling in the suburbs.

“settle” in other languages