No. 956 in German
schätzen
To estimate, value, or appreciate.
In a sentence
Ich schätze deinen Rat sehr.
I highly value your advice.
Used to express appreciation or value for something.
Ich schätze, dass er um fünf Uhr ankommt.
I estimate that he will arrive at five o'clock.
Used to express an estimation or assumption.
Du kannst mich darauf nicht schätzen.
You cannot rely on me for that.
Less common usage, meaning to rely or depend on.
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