verrechnen
Translation
to miscalculate, to offset, to charge for
Examples
Ich habe mich beim Preis verrechnet.
I miscalculated the price.
Wir können die Kosten miteinander verrechnen.
We can offset the costs against each other.
Grammar Patterns
sich ((verrechnen)) to miscalculate I miscalculated by ten euros.
((sth.)) mit ((sth.)) ((verrechnen)) to offset (sth.) against (sth.) The down payment will be offset against the bill.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sich verkalkulieren (to miscalculate), aufrechnen (to offset)
Etymology
From 'ver-' (a prefix that can mean 'mistakenly' or 'completely') + 'rechnen' (to calculate). This leads to two meanings: 'to miscalculate' or 'to fully calculate', i.e., to clear or offset.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'ver-' is tricky. For 'miscalculate', it means 'wrong'. For 'offset', imagine it as processing something 'through' the books to settle it.