Ermessen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ermessen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to assess", "to judge" or "to evaluate". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Ermessen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: ermessen
Simple past: ermaß
Participle: ermessen

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irregulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Properties as Noun

Gender: neutral
Singular: das Ermessen
Plural: die [n/a]

Meanings of "Ermessen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To evaluate or judge something"

"Ermessen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To evaluate or judge something based on personal criteria."
Translation(s): to assess, to judge, to evaluate, to estimate
Synonym(s): abschätzen, beurteilen
Antonym(s): ignorieren, übersehen
Related word(s): Einschätzung, Beurteilung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er konnte die Situation nicht richtig ermessen.He couldn't properly assess the situation.
Es ist schwer, die Folgen genau zu ermessen.It's difficult to accurately gauge the consequences.
Wir müssen die Risiken sorgfältig ermessen.We must carefully assess the risks.

2.) "Personal judgment or discretion"

"Ermessen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "Capacity for personal judgment or evaluation."
Translation(s): discretion, judgment, assessment
Synonym(s): Beurteilung, Einschätzung
Antonym(s): Unkenntnis, Missverständnis
Related word(s): Urteil, Entscheidung

📝 Some usage examples:

Das liegt im Ermessen des Richters.That is at the judge's discretion.
Er handelt nach eigenem Ermessen.He acts at his own discretion.
Die Entscheidung liegt im Ermessen der Behörde.The decision lies within the discretion of the authority.

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