VERB

schätzen/ˈʃɛt͡sn̩/to estimate; to value; to appreciate

schätzen is a German verb that means to estimate, to value, or to appreciate. It is pronounced /ˈʃɛt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schätzte" and the past participle is "geschätzt".

Definitions

1.to estimate or to guess the value, number, or amount of something(approximation, calculation)

a.to make an approximate calculation or judgment

Ich schätze, dass etwa 50 Personen kommen werden.I estimate that about 50 people will come.

2.to appreciate or value a person or thing highly(esteem, appreciation)

a.to regard someone or something with respect or affection

Ich schätze deine Hilfe sehr.I really appreciate your help.

3.to assess the monetary value of something(valuation, market value)

a.to determine the worth of an object

Der Experte schätzt das Gemälde auf 10.000 Euro.The expert values the painting at 10,000 euros.

Conjugation

Infinitiveschätzen
Present (ich)schätze
Present (du)schätzt
Present (er/sie/es)schätzt
Preterite (ich)schätzte
Participle IIgeschätzt
Konjunktiv II (ich)schätzte
Imperative (singular)schätze
Imperative (plural)schätzt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "schätzen" mean in English?
"schätzen" means to estimate, to value, or to appreciate. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "schätzen"?
"schätzen" is pronounced /ˈʃɛt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "schätzen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "schätzen" is "geschätzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "schätzen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "schätzen" becomes "schätzte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "schätzen"?
"schätzen" is a verb in German.

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