die Berechnung
Translation
calculation, computation, charge, self-interest
Examples
Die Berechnung war kompliziert.
The calculation was complicated.
Die Berechnung der Kosten dauert noch.
The calculation of the costs is still ongoing.
Er handelt nur aus Berechnung.
He acts only out of self-interest.
Grammar Patterns
the calculation ((of sth.)) the calculation of sth. The calculation of the costs is difficult.
to act out of self-interest to act out of self-interest She only married him out of self-interest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: calculation, calculus; Antonyms: estimation, intuition
Etymology
From the verb 'berechnen' (to calculate). Prefix 'be-' + 'rechnen' (to count/calculate). The suffix '-ung' forms feminine nouns.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Berechnung' to 'rechnen' (to count/calculate). The '-ung' suffix makes it a feminine noun ('die').