begutachten
Translation
to assess, to evaluate, to inspect, to appraise
Examples
Ein Experte wird den Schaden begutachten.
An expert will assess the damage.
Sie ließ das Gemälde von einem Fachmann begutachten.
She had the painting appraised by a specialist.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to assess sth. Ein Experte wird den Schaden begutachten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bewerten, beurteilen, einschätzen
Etymology
From 'be-' (prefix) + 'gut' (good) + 'achten' (to pay attention). Literally, to give something 'good attention' to form a judgment.
Memory Tips
Think of giving a 'good' (gut) look or 'attention' (achten) to something to assess it.