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to assess
To examine and evaluate something or someone as a specialist or expert in order to give an official judgment or expert report about it.
Ein Kunsthistoriker wurde beauftragt, die Echtheit des Gemäldes zu begutachten.
An art historian was commissioned to assess the authenticity of the painting.
The verb 'begutachten' (to assess) is derived directly from the noun 'das Gutachten' (expert opinion/report). It literally means to prepare an expert report on something.
Der Experte muss zuerst ein Gutachten schreiben.
The expert first has to write an expert report.
'Begutachten' (to assess) is a formal word that describes an official and professional process. It is not used for an everyday opinion, but for an expert examination.
Ein Sachverständiger wird den Unfallwagen morgen begutachten.
An expert will assess the accident-damaged car tomorrow.
Typically, things are assessed when their value or condition is unclear, e.g. 'einen Schaden begutachten' (to assess damage), 'ein Manuskript begutachten' (to review a manuscript), or 'ein altes Möbelstück begutachten' (to assess an old piece of furniture).
Nach dem Sturm musste ein Experte die Schäden am Dach begutachten.
After the storm, an expert had to assess the damage to the roof.
to look at / to watch
„Ansehen“ and „begutachten“ can both mean examining an apartment. „Ansehen“ describes an ordinary viewing, while „begutachten“ includes a professional or systematic examination by a qualified person. Use „ansehen“ for forming your own impression and „begutachten“ for a professional assessment.
Eine Sachverständige begutachtet die Wohnung auf mögliche Schäden.
An expert is assessing the apartment for possible damage.
Wir sehen uns die Wohnung am Samstag in Ruhe an.
We're going to take a relaxed look at the apartment on Saturday.
