Abrechnen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abrechnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to settle accounts", "to bill" or "to charge".

Essential properties of "abrechnen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: abrechnen
Simple past: rechnete ab
Participle: abgerechnet

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "abrechnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To settle accounts"

Definition: "To calculate or settle an account or debt."
Translation(s): to settle accounts, to bill, to charge, to calculate, to clear a debt
Synonym(s): verrechnen, ausgleichen, begleichen
Antonym(s): ansammeln, aufbauen
Related word(s): Rechnung, Abrechnung

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich muss noch mit ihm abrechnen.I still need to settle accounts with him.
Wir werden am Ende des Monats abrechnen.We will settle accounts at the end of the month.
Er hat die Kosten korrekt abgerechnet.He correctly accounted for the costs.

2.) "To settle a score (revenge)"

Definition: "To take revenge or settle a score with someone."
Translation(s): to settle a score, to get even with, to take revenge on, to square up with
Synonym(s): sich rächen, heimzahlen
Antonym(s): vergeben, verzeihen
Related word(s): Rache, Vergeltung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er will mit seinem Feind abrechnen.He wants to settle a score with his enemy.
Nach dem Streit wollte sie mit ihm abrechnen.After the argument, she wanted to settle a score with him.
Es ist Zeit, mit der Vergangenheit abzurechnen.It's time to settle accounts with the past.

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