berechnen
Translation
to calculate, to compute, to charge
Examples
Können Sie die Kosten berechnen?
Can you calculate the costs?
Der Kellner hat mir zu viel berechnet.
The waiter charged me too much.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to calculate sth. Can you calculate the costs?
((sb.)) ((sth.)) to charge sb. sth. He charged me 100 Euros.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kalkulieren, ausrechnen; Antonyms: schätzen (to estimate)
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'be-' and 'rechnen' (to reckon, to calculate). The prefix directs the action of calculating onto something.
Memory Tips
Connects to the English word 'reckon'. You 'berechnen' the 'Rechnung' (bill).