die Kalkulation
Translation
calculation, estimate, costing
Examples
Die Kalkulationen für das Projekt sind komplex.
The calculations for the project are complex.
Wir brauchen genaue Kalkulationen der Kosten.
We need precise calculations of the costs.
Grammar Patterns
((Subject)) ((sein)) ... ((adjective)) (Subject) is ... (adjective) The calculations are complex.
((sth.acc)) ((machen)) to make (sth.) We are making the calculations for the project.
Similar Words
Berechnung, Schätzung (estimate), Kostenvoranschlag (cost estimate)
Etymology
From Latin 'calculatio' (a reckoning), related to 'calculus' (a small stone used for counting). Cognate with English 'calculation'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English 'calculation'. Think of a calculator performing complex financial calculations.