ermessen
Translation
to assess, to gauge, to judge, to fathom
Examples
Man kann den wahren Schaden kaum ermessen.
One can hardly assess the true damage.
Sie versucht, die Konsequenzen zu ermessen.
She is trying to gauge the consequences.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to assess/gauge sth. It is difficult to assess the impact.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beurteilen, einschätzen, abschätzen
Etymology
From the prefix 'er-' (indicating achievement or completion) + 'messen' (to measure). Literally 'to measure out'.
Memory Tips
Think of mentally 'measuring' ('messen') a situation to 'er-' (achieve) a judgment about it.