Zählen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zählen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to count", "to matter" or "to be important".

Essential properties of "zählen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: zählen
Simple past: zählte
Participle: gezählt

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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 "zählen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To count numbers or items individually"

Definition: "To count numbers or things one by one."
Translation(s): to count
Synonym(s): rechnen, Ziffern
Related word(s): Zahl, Zählung

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich kann bis zehn zählen.I can count to ten.
Er zählt die Äpfel auf dem Tisch.He counts the apples on the table.
Sie zählt das Geld in ihrer Hand.She counts the money in her hand.

2.) "To be important or matter"

Definition: "To be important or significant."
Translation(s): to matter, to be important, to count
Synonym(s): wichtig sein, von Bedeutung sein
Antonym(s): unwichtig sein, belanglos sein
Related word(s): Wert, Bedeutung

📝 Some usage examples:

Jede Stimme zählt bei der Wahl.Every vote counts in the election.
In diesem Spiel zählt nur das Endergebnis.In this game, only the final result counts.
Es zählt nicht, wie du aussiehst, sondern wer du bist.It doesn't matter how you look, but who you are.

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

Definition: "To count on someone or something, to trust."
Translation(s): to count on, to rely on, to depend on
Synonym(s): vertrauen, sich verlassen auf
Antonym(s): misstrauen, zweifeln
Related word(s): Verlässlichkeit, Vertrauen

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich kann immer auf dich zählen.I can always count on you.
Sie zählt auf die Hilfe ihrer Freunde.She counts on the help of her friends.
Wir zählen darauf, dass du kommst.We are counting on you to come.

4.) "To include in a group or category"

Definition: "To include in a group or category."
Translation(s): to be counted among, to belong to, to be included in
Synonym(s): einbeziehen, einschließen
Antonym(s): ausschließen
Related word(s): Kategorie, Gruppe

📝 Some usage examples:

Er wird zu den besten Spielern gezählt.He is counted among the best players.
Sie zählt sich selbst zu den Optimisten.She counts herself among the optimists.
Dieses Buch zählt zu den Klassikern der Literatur.This book is counted among the classics of literature.

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