verrechnen
Translation
to miscalculate, to offset, to charge for
Examples
Ich habe mich beim Preis verrechnet.
I miscalculated the price.
Wir können die Kosten miteinander verrechnen.
We can offset the costs against each other.
Grammar Patterns
sich ((verrechnen)) to miscalculate I miscalculated by ten euros.
((sth.)) mit ((sth.)) ((verrechnen)) to offset (sth.) against (sth.) The down payment will be offset against the bill.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sich verkalkulieren (to miscalculate), aufrechnen (to offset)
Etymology
From 'ver-' (prefix indicating a mistake or completion) + 'rechnen' (to calculate). It can mean 'to calculate wrongly' or 'to calculate through', i.e., to settle an account.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ver-' as 'wrong' for the 'miscalculate' meaning. For the financial meaning, think of 'ver-' as 'through', as in settling accounts by calculating them through.