Rechnen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Rechnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "calculate", "compute" or "reckon".

Essential properties of "rechnen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: rechnen
Simple past: rechnete
Participle: gerechnet

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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.

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To perform calculations"

Definition: "To perform mathematical calculations."
Translation(s): calculate, compute, reckon
Synonym(s): kalkulieren, berechnen
Related word(s): Rechnung, Mathematik

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich muss die Aufgabe noch rechnen.I still have to calculate the task.
Er kann sehr schnell rechnen.He can calculate very quickly.
Wir rechnen die Summen zusammen.We calculate the sums together.

2.) "To rely or count on someone/something"

Definition: "To count on something or someone."
Translation(s): count on, rely on, depend on
Synonym(s): erwarten, annehmen
Related word(s): Vertrauen, Hoffnung

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir rechnen mit deiner Hilfe.We are counting on your help.
Du kannst auf mich rechnen.You can count on me.
Sie rechnen mit einem positiven Ergebnis.They are counting on a positive result.

3.) "To factor something into a calculation or plan"

Definition: "To consider something in a calculation or planning."
Translation(s): to calculate, to factor in, to take into account, to consider
Synonym(s): einbeziehen, berücksichtigen
Related word(s): Planung, Kalkulation

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen die Kosten rechnen.We have to calculate the costs.
Sie rechnen auch die Nebenkosten.They also factor in the ancillary costs.
Man muss immer mit unerwarteten Ausgaben rechnen.One must always reckon with unexpected expenses.

4.) "To expect or anticipate something"

Definition: "To predict or expect something to happen."
Translation(s): to expect, to anticipate, to reckon with
Synonym(s): voraussehen, vorhersagen
Related word(s): Vorhersage, Erwartung

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie rechnen mit einem Anstieg der Preise.They expect a price increase.
Wir rechnen mit schlechtem Wetter.We are expecting bad weather.
Er rechnet damit, dass es bald regnet.He expects it to rain soon.

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