berechnen
Translation
to calculate, to compute, to charge
Examples
Können Sie die Kosten berechnen?
Can you calculate the costs?
Der Kellner hat mir zu viel berechnet.
The waiter charged me too much.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to calculate sth. Can you calculate the costs?
((sb.)) ((sth.)) to charge sb. sth. He charged me 100 Euros.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kalkulieren, ausrechnen; Antonyms: schätzen (to estimate)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' and 'rechnen' (to reckon, to calculate). 'be-' makes the action directed at an object.
Memory Tips
Think of 'to reckon' something. You 'berechnen' the bill (die Rechnung).