erraten
guess
The German word "erraten" is a verb that means "to guess" or "to figure out". It consists of the prefix "er-" and the verb "raten" which means "to advise" or "to guess". "Erraten" often implies that the guess has successfully led to discovering or identifying something correctly.
Words with similar meanings include "vermuten" (to suppose), "schätzen" (to estimate or guess), and "erahnen" (to sense or have an inkling).
Differences:
- "Vermuten" often implies making an educated guess with some basis or evidence.
- "Schätzen" can imply making an approximate calculation or estimation, often used in contexts of measurement or valuation.
- "Erahnen" suggests an intuitive guess, more based on feeling or a hunch rather than logical reasoning.
"Erraten" specifically conveys making a correct guess, typically where the correctness or accuracy of the guess is acknowledged.
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Examples
Kannst du den Code erraten?verb
Can you guess the code?
Gestern habe ich endlich das richtige Passwort erraten.verb
Yesterday I finally guessed the correct password.
Nach mehreren Hinweisen konnten wir die Lösung gemeinsam erraten.verb
After several clues we could guess the solution together.
Ich werde versuchen, das Rätsel ohne Hilfe zu erraten.verb
I will try to guess the riddle without help.
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