Anrechenbar

Anrechenbar is a German adjective used to describe something that can be credited or counted toward a formal requirement, entitlement, or calculation. It derives from Anrechnung (credit, recognition) and the suffix -bar, meaning “capable of.” In education and higher education, a course, exam, or prior learning is considered anrechenbar when it can be counted toward a degree program, credit requirements, or qualifications without the need to repeat the work. In employment, training, pension, or social benefits contexts, periods of work, training, or other qualifying time may be anrechenbar toward leave entitlements, seniority, or pension rights. In taxation or subsidies, certain costs or periods may be anrechenbar toward allowances or limits under applicable rules.

Whether something is anrechenbar depends on regulations, institutional policies, and criteria such as scope, level, discipline, and equivalence. Evaluation typically requires documentation such as official transcripts, course outlines, certificates, or statements from the provider. If something is not anrechenbar, it is treated as new credit toward the same program or benefit, subject to the relevant rules.

See also: Anrechnung, Anerkennung, Gleichwertigkeit, Anerkennung von Leistungen (recognition of prior learning).