beziffern
Translation
to quantify, to state a figure for, to number, to estimate at
Examples
Er bezifferte den Schaden auf 1000 Euro.
He estimated the damage at 1000 euros.
Die Seiten des Buches sind beziffert.
The pages of the book are numbered.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) auf+4 ((et4)) beziffern to estimate (sth.) at (sth.) The costs are estimated at one million.
((et4)) beziffern to number (sth.) Please number the documents.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schätzen, angeben, quantifizieren, nummerieren
Etymology
From the noun 'die Ziffer' (the digit, figure) with the prefix 'be-' and verb ending '-n'. Literally 'to put a figure on something'.
Memory Tips
See the word 'Ziffer' (digit/figure) inside 'beziffern'. It's all about putting numbers on things.