anrechnen
credit
Etwas bei einer Rechnung oder Bewertung als gültig zählen, sodass es das Ergebnis verbessert oder verringert.
The German word "anrechnen" is a verb meaning "to credit", "to count towards", or "to reckon in". It is made up of:
- "rechnen" – meaning "to calculate" or "to count",
- and the prefix "an-", which here implies direction or inclusion.
"Anrechnen" is used when something (e.g., previous work, payments, or qualifications) is considered or credited towards a goal, requirement, or total.
Similar words:
- gutschreiben (to credit to an account)
- berücksichtigen (to take into account)
- zählen (to count)
Difference:
- Anrechnen often implies a formal or official allocation or crediting towards something specific (e.g., study credits, expenses).
- Gutschreiben is more often used in financial/accounting contexts.
- Berücksichtigen is broader, meaning to consider or take into account, not necessarily in a formal crediting sense.
- Zählen is more general, simply meaning "to count" without the allocation nuance.
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Examples
Die Universität wird ihr Praktikum als Studienzeit anrechnen.verb
The university will credit her internship as study time.
Man kann dir das Praktikum anrechnen.verb
You can be credited for the internship.
Diese Leistung wird dir angerechnet.verb
This achievement will be credited to you.
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