errechnen
Translation
to calculate, to compute, to figure out
Examples
Er kann die Kosten genau errechnen.
He can calculate the costs exactly.
Der Computer hat das Ergebnis errechnet.
The computer has computed the result.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to calculate sth. Can you errechnen the total cost?
Similar Words
berechnen, ausrechnen, kalkulieren
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'er-' (denoting completion or attainment) and 'rechnen' (to calculate). Thus, it means to obtain a result by calculating.
Memory Tips
The 'er-' prefix often implies successfully completing an action. So, you're not just calculating, you're successfully calculating to get a final answer.