Erachten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erachten" is mainly used as verb meaning "consider", "deem" or "judge". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Erachten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: erachten
Simple past: erachtete
Participle: erachtet

regulartransitive

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.

Properties as Noun

Gender: neutral
Singular: das Erachten
Plural: die [n/a]

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To consider or judge something"

"Erachten", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To consider or judge something in a certain way."
Translation(s): consider, deem, judge
Synonym(s): betrachten, halten für, ansehen als
Antonym(s): ignorieren, übersehen
Related word(s): denken, meinen, glauben

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich erachte das als eine gute Idee.I consider that a good idea.
Wir erachten ihn als zuverlässig.We deem him reliable.
Sie erachten das Projekt als erfolgreich.They consider the project successful.

2.) "Personal opinion or judgment"

"Erachten", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "A personal opinion or judgment about something."
Translation(s): opinion, judgment, view
Synonym(s): Meinung, Ansicht, Auffassung
Antonym(s): Unwissenheit, Gleichgültigkeit
Related word(s): Einschätzung, Bewertung

📝 Some usage examples:

Meines Erachtens ist das falsch.In my opinion, that is wrong.
Nach ihrem Erachten war die Entscheidung richtig.In their opinion, the decision was right.
Seinem Erachten nach sollte das geändert werden.In his opinion, that should be changed.

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