die Kalkulation
Translation
calculation, estimate, costing, quotation
Examples
Die Kalkulation der Kosten war sehr genau.
The calculation of the costs was very accurate.
Bitte senden Sie uns eine detaillierte Kalkulation.
Please send us a detailed estimate.
Seine Entscheidung basierte auf reiner Kalkulation.
His decision was based on pure calculation.
Grammar Patterns
the calculation ((of sth.)) the calculation of sth. The calculation of the costs is important.
a calculation/estimate ((for sth.)) an estimate for sth. We need an estimate for the project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Berechnung (calculation), der Kostenvoranschlag (estimate); Antonyms: die Spekulation (speculation)
Etymology
From the Latin 'calculatio' (a reckoning, computation), which comes from 'calculus', a small stone used for counting in ancient Rome.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'calculation'. The '-tion' ending is a strong clue that the noun is feminine (die) in German.