German word

berechnen

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈʁɛçnən/

Meaning

  • verbcalculate

Example

Ich berechne die Gesamtkosten.

I calculate the total cost.

Illustration for berechnen (calculate)

More examples

Bevor ich ein Angebot schreibe, berechne ich den Aufwand genau.

Before I write a quote, I calculate the effort precisely.

Core concept

A calculator turning prices or quantities into one exact amount.

Common phrases

  • berechne den Endpreis

    calculate the final price

  • den Aufwand berechnen

    calculate the effort

  • die Versicherungskosten berechnen

    calculate the insurance costs

Similar words

rechnen: Use arithmetic to work with numbers in general.
ausrechnen: Carry out a particular calculation to find the answer.
kalkulieren: Calculate costs or prices for planning or commercial purposes.
schätzen: Estimate an uncertain value using experience or available information.

Definition in German

Den Wert, die Menge oder den Preis von etwas mit Hilfe von Zahlen oder Regeln bestimmen.

Word origin

Berechnen is formed from be- and rechnen, whose Germanic root is related to English reckon and refers to determining an amount by calculation.

Usage tips

  • Rechnen can mean doing arithmetic or reckoning, while berechnen normally takes the thing being calculated as an accusative object.

Other meanings

  • chargeverb

Opposites

Related words

  • die Berechnungcalculationnoun
  • berechenbarcalculableadjective

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