verb
to estimate, to appreciate, to value
B1
schätzen (verb): core meanings: to estimate (approximate numerically), to appreciate or to value (esteem someone or something). Regular weak verb; auxiliary haben; participle geschätzt. Non‑reflexive and inseparable. Used both for numeric estimates and expressing appreciation or worth; forms passive with worden.
Examples
Ich schätze deine Hilfe sehr.
I really appreciate your help.
Ich schätze deine Hilfe.
I appreciate your help.
Der Kunsthändler schätzte das Gemälde falsch ein, obwohl Experten davor warnten.
The art dealer misvalued the painting, although experts warned against it.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a surveyor holding a tape measure and saying 'schätzen' when guessing a length.
Sounds like 'she's ten' — imagine estimating someone as 'she's ten' years old.
Notes
schätzen has multiple senses: to estimate (quantitatively) and to appreciate or value (qualitatively). Context determines meaning; common in business and everyday speech.