rechnung

rechnung

"Rechnung" in English means "bill" or "invoice."

In this sentence, 'Rechnung' refers to a financial statement or bill that indicates the total amount to be paid for a service, such as a restaurant bill.

Ich habe die Rechnung für das Abendessen beglichen.

I have settled the bill for the dinner.

Here, 'Rechnung' means a mathematical calculation or problem, often associated with solving equations or mathematical computations.

Die Rechnung war kompliziert, aber am Ende stimmte das Ergebnis.

The calculation was complicated, but in the end, the result was correct.

In this usage, 'Rechnung' is metaphorical, referring to outcomes or consequences, especially in non-financial contexts like political strategies.

Die politische Rechnung der Reform war für die Partei kaum tragbar.

The political implications of the reform were hardly bearable for the party.