German word

ausrechnen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sˌʁɛçnən/

Meaning

  • verbcalculate

Example

Ich rechne die Summe aus.

I calculate the sum.

Illustration for ausrechnen (calculate)

More examples

Kannst du den Verbrauch für dieses Gerät ausrechnen?

Can you calculate the consumption for this device?

Core concept

A set of numbers passes through a calculation and produces a clear answer.

Common phrases

  • den Verbrauch ausrechnen

    calculate the consumption

  • die Kosten ausrechnen

    calculate the costs

Similar words

rechnen: Perform basic arithmetic with numbers, such as addition or subtraction.
berechnen: Derive a result, amount, or fee from given values using a formula or set procedure.
überschlagen: Quickly find a rough figure through simple mental arithmetic.
schätzen: Predict an approximate value from experience or intuition instead of exact calculation.

Definition in German

Trennbares Verb; aus Angaben oder Zahlen durch Rechnung eine Lösung oder einen Wert finden

Word origin

The separable compound combines aus, indicating completion or an outward result, with rechnen, meaning 'to calculate'.

Usage tips

  • In a finite clause, the prefix separates, as in 'Ich rechne die Summe aus', but it remains attached in the infinitive 'ausrechnen'.

Other meanings

  • work outverb

Related words

  • Ausrechnungcalculationnoun

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