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rechnen mit

count on

The phrase "rechnen mit" is a separable phrasal verb that is used in two primary contexts in German:

To anticipate, expect, or count on something: This refers to mentally preparing for a future event or possibility. It implies that a person is aware of a potential outcome and has included it in their considerations.
- Example: "Wir müssen mit einer Verspätung rechnen." (We have to expect a delay.)
To calculate with something: In a mathematical or literal sense, it means using specific numbers, values, or variables to perform a calculation.
- Example: "Du musst mit dem neuen Zinssatz rechnen." (You have to calculate with the new interest rate.)

The phrase consists of the verb "rechnen" (to calculate/count) and the preposition "mit" (with).

Grammar: It is a separable verb. In a sentence, "rechnen" is conjugated, and "mit" is placed at the end of the sentence or clause (e.g., "Ich rechne nicht mit Problemen"). When used in a subordinate clause, it stays together: "...weil ich mit Problemen rechne." It always requires the dative case for the object following "mit."
Origin: The verb "rechnen" comes from the Old High German "rehhanōn" (to count, to order). Combining it with the preposition "mit" extends the literal meaning of mathematical calculation into the figurative realm of mental anticipation.