Adjektiv

geschätzt

Translation

estimated, valued, appreciated, dear

Examples

Die Kosten belaufen sich auf geschätzten 1000 Euro.

The costs amount to an estimated 1000 euros.

Ich danke meinen geschätzten Kollegen für die Hilfe.

I thank my valued colleagues for their help.

Sehr geehrte Damen, sehr geehrte Herren, geschätzten Gäste!

Dear ladies, dear gentlemen, esteemed guests!

Grammar Patterns

geschätzten + Noun (estimated ~) The geschätzten costs are high.

meinen geschätzten + Noun (my valued ~) I'll ask meinen geschätzten teacher.

Related: schätzen (to estimate), die Schätzung (the estimate), der Schatz (the treasure), wertschätzen (to appreciate)

Similar Words

Synonyms: ungefähr (approximate), geachtet (respected); Antonyms: verachtet (despised), exakt (exact)

Etymology

Past participle of 'schätzen' (to estimate, to value). It's related to 'der Schatz' (treasure), so something 'geschätzt' is either treasured/valued or has had its value calculated.

Memory Tips

Think of 'Schatz' (treasure). A person or thing that is 'geschätzt' is either valued like a treasure, or its monetary value has been estimated.

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