die Zählerei
Translation
tedious counting, endless counting
Examples
Die ewige Zählerei der Münzen nervt mich.
The eternal counting of the coins annoys me.
Nach der langen Zählerei hatten wir das Ergebnis.
After the long process of counting, we had the result.
Grammar Patterns
die Zählerei tedious counting Nach der langen Zählerei hatten wir das Ergebnis.
Similar Words
die Rechnerei (tedious calculating), die Schreiberei (tedious writing)
Etymology
Combines the verb 'zählen' (to count) with the suffix '-erei', which typically adds a sense of tediousness or annoyance to an action.
Memory Tips
Remember that '-erei' often turns an action into a bothersome task. Think of it as 'the whole tedious business of counting'.