rechnen

verb

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pay off

be worthwhile

calculate

compute

do arithmetic

expect

count on

anticipate

reckon with

be counted among

be considered as

rank among

be profitable

work out

await

be worth it

hope for

be among

be considered one of

Definition of "rechnen" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "rechnen" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Eine mathematische Operation durchführen; Zahlen verwenden, um ein Ergebnis zu finden.

DE: “Ein Kind lernt in der Schule rechnen.”
A1
EN: “A child learns to do arithmetic in school.”

DE: “Kannst du bitte rechnen, wie viel wir bezahlen müssen?”
A2
EN: “Can you please calculate how much we have to pay?”

DE: “Ich muss noch die genauen Kosten für das Projekt rechnen.”
B1
EN: “I still have to calculate the exact costs for the project.”

Etwas erwarten oder voraussehen und es in seine Überlegungen einbeziehen (meist mit der Präposition 'mit').

DE: “Ich rechne mit dir!”
A1
EN: “I'm counting on you!”

DE: “Wir rechnen morgen mit Regen.”
A2
EN: “We are expecting rain tomorrow.”

DE: “Man sollte immer mit unvorhergesehenen Schwierigkeiten rechnen.”
B1
EN: “One should always account for unforeseen difficulties.”

Zu einer bestimmten Gruppe oder Kategorie gezählt werden (mit der Präposition 'zu').

DE: “Du rechnest zu meiner Familie.”
A1
EN: “You are considered part of my family.”

DE: “Diese Bücher rechnen zu meinen Lieblingsbüchern.”
A2
EN: “These books are counted among my favorite books.”

DE: “Er rechnet zu den besten Schülern der Klasse.”
B1
EN: “He is considered one of the best students in the class.”

Profitabel oder vorteilhaft sein; sich lohnen (reflexiv: 'sich rechnen').

DE: “Das Auto ist zu teuer. Das rechnet sich nicht.”
A1
EN: “The car is too expensive. It's not worth it.”

DE: “Es rechnet sich, mit dem Zug statt mit dem Auto zu fahren.”
A2
EN: “It's more worthwhile to travel by train instead of by car.”

DE: “Ein Solardach zu installieren, rechnet sich erst nach vielen Jahren.”
B1
EN: “Installing a solar roof only pays off after many years.”

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