Überschlag

rough estimate, ballpark calculation

noun UE-ber-shlahk Rare

Also means

somersault

Usage Note

Überschlag in everyday maths = a quick mental estimate: laut einem groben Überschlag kostet es etwa 300 Euro. Common in practical contexts; the verb form is überschlagen (to estimate roughly).

Examples

"Laut einem schnellen Überschlag beträgt die Summe rund 2.000 Euro."

Natural Translation

According to a quick rough estimate, the sum is around 2,000 euros.

Literal Translation

According-to a quick rough-estimate amounts the sum around 2,000 euro.

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