schätzen
Translation
to appreciate, to estimate, to value, to guess
Examples
Ich schätze seine Arbeit sehr.
I really appreciate his work.
Er schätzt die Kosten auf 100 Euro.
He estimates the costs at 100 euros.
Ich schätze, er kommt später.
I guess he's coming later.
Grammar Patterns
to appreciate ((sth.)) to appreciate something I appreciate your honesty.
to estimate ((sth.)) ((at sth.)) to estimate something at something I estimate the damage at 500 euros.
to guess ((that ...)) to guess that ... I guess that he is right.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bewerten, würdigen, vermuten, annehmen
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'Schatz' (treasure). The original meaning was to assess the value of a treasure.
Memory Tips
When you 'schätzen' something, you are determining its 'Schatz' (treasure/value), either literally (estimate cost) or figuratively (appreciate someone).