NOUN

Kalkulation/kalkulaˈt͡si̯oːn/calculation; costing; estimate

Kalkulation is a German noun that means calculation, costing, or estimate. It is pronounced /kalkulaˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Kalkulationen".

Definitions

1.Estimation and calculation of costs for a plan or product(business, finance)

a.Preparation of a detailed cost breakdown

Die Kalkulation der Materialkosten ist für das Angebot sehr wichtig.The calculation of material costs is very important for the offer.

2.The process of calculating or estimating something systematically(general)

a.Determining a value by calculation

Ohne genaue Kalkulation sollten wir das Projekt nicht starten.Without an exact calculation, we should not start the project.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Kalkulationdie Kalkulationen
Genitiveder Kalkulationder Kalkulationen
Dativeder Kalkulationden Kalkulationen
Accusativedie Kalkulationdie Kalkulationen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Kalkulation" mean in English?
"Kalkulation" means calculation, costing, or estimate. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Kalkulation"?
"Kalkulation" is pronounced /kalkulaˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Kalkulation" der, die, or das?
"Kalkulation" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Kalkulation"?
The plural of "Kalkulation" is "Kalkulationen".
What part of speech is "Kalkulation"?
"Kalkulation" is a noun in German.

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