Anzurechnen

Anzurechnen is a German verb meaning to credit or count toward something, typically in legal, administrative, or educational contexts. It denotes the act of recognizing a previous achievement, qualification, or expense as valid toward a required standard, degree, benefit, or obligation.

Etymology and form:

It derives from the verb rechnen (to calculate) with the prefix an-, forming the base verb anrechnen; angerechnet is the past participle. In practice, the phrase is used in constructions like "diese Leistungen werden angerechnet" or "auf den Abschluss angerechnet." The infinitive form anzurechnen appears in formal or regulatory language, similar to the English expression "to count toward."

Usage:

- Education: transferring credits, recognizing prior learning; "Studienleistungen werden auf den Abschluss angerechnet."

- Employment and licensing: crediting prior work experience or qualifications toward job requirements or professional licenses.

- Taxation and social benefits: allowing deductions or credits toward a tax base or pension entitlement; "Kosten werden angerechnet."

- Administration: determining eligibility for programs by counting previous periods toward a requirement.

Notes:

The term is often used with the recipient or target of the credit expressed in a dative or in passive voice. It is closely related to the noun Anrechnung (credit, crediting) and to related verbs like anrechnen and zurechnen, the latter meaning to attribute or ascribe.