VERB
rechnen/ˈʁɛçnən/to calculate; to do arithmetic; to expect
rechnen is a German verb that means to calculate, to do arithmetic, or to expect. It is pronounced /ˈʁɛçnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "rechnete" and the past participle is "gerechnet".
Definitions
1.to calculate or do arithmetic(mathematics, general)
a.to solve a mathematical problem, do computations
Kannst du im Kopf rechnen?—Can you calculate in your head?
2.to expect or count on something(anticipation, expectation)
a.to anticipate or take something into account
Mit Regen müssen wir heute nicht rechnen.—We don't have to expect rain today.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | rechnen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | rechne |
| Present (du) | rechnest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | rechnet |
| Preterite (ich) | rechnete |
| Participle II | gerechnet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | rechnete |
| Imperative (singular) | rechne |
| Imperative (plural) | rechnet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "rechnen" mean in English?
- "rechnen" means to calculate, to do arithmetic, or to expect. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "rechnen"?
- "rechnen" is pronounced /ˈʁɛçnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "rechnen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "rechnen" is "gerechnet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "rechnen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "rechnen" becomes "rechnete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "rechnen"?
- "rechnen" is a verb in German.
