Berechnen
Example: Ich berechne die Kosten für das neue Projekt.
Definition
"Berechnen" means to determine or figure out a quantity, amount, or value using mathematical methods or logical reasoning. For example, calculating the costs or expenses related to a specific task or project is an act of "berechnen."
Etymology
The word "berechnen" comes from the German prefix 'be-' combined with 'rechnen,' which means 'to calculate' or 'to reckon.' The root 'rechnen' traces back to the Old High German 'rechnen,' linked to Latin 'computare,' meaning to count or compute. Did you know that the prefix 'be-' often turns verbs into transitive forms, so 'berechnen' literally means to calculate something directly?
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"Berechnen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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