German VERB B2 Rank 8349

errechnen

to calculate

errechnen – errechnete – hat errechnet

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Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry errechnen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

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errechnen vs berechnen

to calculate / charge

Both verbs can refer to determining a value mathematically. Berechnen often puts the quantity to be determined in the foreground, while errechnen emphasizes the result obtained from a calculation. For a specific result, errechnen is therefore often especially suitable.

Visual example for berechnen
errechnen

Aus den Messdaten errechnet die Software einen Verbrauch von 6,2 Litern.

Based on the measurement data, the software calculates a fuel consumption of 6.2 liters.

berechnen

Die Software berechnet den durchschnittlichen Verbrauch des Autos.

The software calculates the car's average fuel consumption.

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