VERB
rechnen/ˈʁɛçnən/to calculate; to count; to expect
rechnen is a German verb that means to calculate, to count, or to expect. It is pronounced /ˈʁɛçnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "rechnete" and the past participle is "gerechnet".
Definitions
1.to carry out mathematical calculations(mathematics/process)
a.to do arithmetic or math
Sie rechnet sehr schnell im Kopf.—She does mental arithmetic very quickly.
2.to expect or anticipate something as a possibility(consider/expectation)
a.to reckon with, expect
Wir rechnen mit Regen am Wochenende.—We expect rain at the weekend.
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 count, 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.
