adjectiveother
berechnet
calculate
The German word "berechnet" is the past participle of the verb "berechnen", meaning "calculated" or "computed".
- It is composed of the verb "rechnen" (to calculate, to reckon).
- The prefix "be-" often turns verbs into transitive verbs, indicating action on an object.
Similar words:
- errechnen (to calculate/result)
- abschätzen (to estimate)
- kalkulieren (to calculate, often used in business contexts)
Difference:
- berechnen usually refers to a deliberate calculation of an exact value.
- abschätzen is more about making an estimate or rough guess.
- kalkulieren often relates to calculating costs or prices.
- errechnen implies calculating a result, sometimes by combining data or formulas.
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Examples
Der Regisseur hat das Budget schon berechnet.adjective
The director has already calculated the budget.
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