German Conversation · Level 110
44 words
German word
kalkulieren
Pronunciation
IPA/kalkuˈliːʁən/
Meaning
- verbestimate
Example
Er kalkuliert den Preis.
He estimates the price.
More examples
Wir kalkulieren die Kosten für das Projekt.
We calculate the costs for the project.
Core concept
A planner turns figures and assumptions into a projected cost, price, or risk.
Common phrases
Preis kalkulieren
calculate the price
Kosten kalkulieren
calculate the costs
Similar words
berechnen: Work out a precise number or fee from available data.
rechnen: Handle straightforward numerical calculations and arithmetic.
abschätzen: Make a rough numerical assessment of an expected result or range.
schätzen: Form a rough estimate of an amount or value based on experience or intuition.
Definition in German
Kosten, Preise oder Risiken systematisch anhand von Zahlen und Annahmen planen und berechnen
Word origin
Kalkulieren comes through French calculer from Latin calculus, meaning a small stone once used for counting.
Usage tips
- For simple arithmetic, German usually uses rechnen, while kalkulieren suits planned costs, prices, or risks.
Other meanings
- calculateverb
- work outverb
Opposites
- ratenguessverb
Related words
- Kalkulationcalculationnoun
- kalkulierbarcalculableadjective
- Kalkulatorcalculatornoun