VERB

berechnen/bəˈʁɛçnən/to calculate; to charge; to compute

berechnen is a German verb that means to calculate, to charge, or to compute. It is pronounced /bəˈʁɛçnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "berechnete" and the past participle is "berechnet".

Definitions

1.to determine something by calculation(mathematics, general)

a.to compute or determine mathematically

Kannst du den Gesamtpreis berechnen?—Can you calculate the total price?

2.to demand payment, charge for something(commerce)

a.to charge an amount of money for something

Für die Lieferung berechnen wir zehn Euro.—We charge ten euros for the delivery.

Conjugation

Infinitiveberechnen
Present (ich)berechne
Present (du)berechnest
Present (er/sie/es)berechnet
Preterite (ich)berechnete
Participle IIberechnet
Konjunktiv II (ich)berechnete
Imperative (singular)berechne
Imperative (plural)berechnet
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "berechnen" mean in English?
"berechnen" means to calculate, to charge, or to compute. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "berechnen"?
"berechnen" is pronounced /bəˈʁɛçnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "berechnen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "berechnen" is "berechnet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "berechnen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "berechnen" becomes "berechnete" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "berechnen"?
"berechnen" is a verb in German.

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