Bewertung
/bəˈveːɐ̯tʊŋ/
The English phrase 'rating' is translated into German as Bewertung.
Bewertung is used to describe a position on a scale.
Meaning: position on a scale (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Bewertung refers to the act or result of assessing something, Einstufung is often used when referring specifically to a classification or a rating within a specific hierarchy or grade.
How does it change in a sentence?
Bewertung is a feminine noun and takes the article 'die'. The plural form is Bewertungen.
How do you pronounce it?
/bəˈveːɐ̯tʊŋ/
Did you know?
- In German professional contexts, a Bewertung on a job reference is often written in a coded language. A 'satisfactory' rating might actually be a polite signal to future employers that the employee's performance was mediocre.
- In German, you might use Note instead of Bewertung if the 'rating' refers specifically to a grade received in school or a musical note.
- While Bewertung is used for ratings, the German word for 'value' is Wert. This reveals that to 'rate' something in German is literally to 'assign a value' to it.
Examples in context
- Wie hast du dieses Bewertungssystem entwickelt?How did you develop this rating system?This sentence is useful for discussing the development of a system using Bewertung.Tatoeba #12914760 by Waldelfe, translation #11607463 by CK
- Die aktuellen Bewertungen des Produkts sind sehr positiv.The current ratings of the product are very positive.
- Die Einstufung des Restaurants spiegelt die hohe Qualität des Essens wider.The rating of the restaurant reflects the high quality of the food.
- Die Qualitätsbeurteilung des neuen Fahrzeugs ist außergewöhnlich.The rating of the new vehicle is exceptional.
- Ich gebe dem Film eine positive Wertung, da die Handlung sehr spannend ist.I give the movie a positive rating as the plot is very thrilling.
- Unsere Fußballmannschaft hat in der Rangliste den ersten Platz erreicht.Our soccer team has achieved the top ranking in the league.
- Die Benotung der schriftlichen Prüfung ist fair und objektiv.The grading of the written exam is fair and objective.
- Wie würdest du diese Dienstleistung bewerten?How would you rate this service?
- Was ist deine Wertung des neuen Produkts?What is your rating of the new product?
- Die Bewertung war sehr positiv.The rating was very positive.
- Die Bewertung der App ist sehr gut.The rating of the app is very good.
- Ich habe eine schlechte Bewertung erhalten.I received a bad rating.
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Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are looking at a restaurant online.
- LukasSchau mal, die Bewertung ist echt schlecht.Look, the rating is really bad.
- JuliaDas stimmt, wir sollten dort nicht essen.That's true, we shouldn't eat there.
- LukasGibt es ein anderes Lokal mit guter Bewertung?Is there another place with a good rating?
- JuliaJa, dieses Restaurant hier hat fünf Sterne.Yes, this restaurant here has five stars.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Bewertung, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
