ein|schätzen
Translation
to assess, to estimate, to judge, to evaluate
Examples
Ich kann die Situation schwer einschätzen.
I find it difficult to assess the situation.
Er schätzte die Kosten auf 100 Euro ein.
He estimated the costs at 100 euros.
Sie wird als Expertin hoch eingeschätzt.
She is highly regarded as an expert.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((as sth.)) to regard sb./sth. as sth. She is highly regarded as an expert.
((sth.)) ((at sth.)) to estimate sth. at sth. He estimated the costs at 100 euros.
((sth.)) to assess sth. I find it difficult to assess the situation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beurteilen (to judge), bewerten (to evaluate); Antonyms: unterschätzen (to underestimate)
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in, into) and 'schätzen' (to value, estimate). It literally means 'to value into' or 'to place a value on'.
Memory Tips
Imagine putting ('ein-') a price tag or value ('schätzen') on a situation to 'assess' it.