rechnen
Translation
to calculate, to compute, to count on, to expect
Examples
Er rechnet die Zahlen zusammen.
He is adding the numbers up.
Ich rechne fest mit deiner Hilfe.
I'm firmly counting on your help.
Das rechnet sich für uns nicht.
That's not worth it for us.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to calculate (sth.) He calculates the problem.
mit+3 to count on (sb./sth.) I'm counting on you.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kalkulieren, zählen, berechnen
Etymology
From Old High German 'rehhanōn', meaning 'to tell, to order, to calculate'.
Memory Tips
When you pay the 'Rechnung' (bill), remember someone had to 'rechnen' (calculate) the total.