verb
to calculate, to do the math
A2
rechnen means to calculate or to do the math. It's a regular (weak) verb using haben as auxiliary (Perfekt: hat gerechnet). Non‑reflexive and not separable. Participle: gerechnet; present participle: rechnend. Common for arithmetic, estimating and figurative 'to expect'; no special preposition.
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Ich rechne die Zahlen zusammen.
I add up the numbers.
Kannst du bitte für mich rechnen?
Can you do the math for me, please?
Er rechnete schnell.
He calculated quickly.
VOCABULARY.DETAILS.DETAILS_LABEL
VOCABULARY.DETAILS.MNEMONICS
imagine someone using a calculator and saying 'I reckon' to compute
sounds like 'reckon' in English — both mean calculate
VOCABULARY.DETAILS.NOTES
Regular weak verb used for arithmetic or to 'reckon' figuratively.