Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

die Kosten

Translation (Übersetzung) costs, expenses
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈkɔstn̩]
A2
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
plural everyday business finance economics
Kosten is a plural noun in German, always used in plural form. It refers to expenses, costs, or charges. The singular form 'Koste' is archaic and not used in modern German.

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Kosten is a German Nouns

Learn Kosten meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Kosten is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Kosten Examples (Beispiele) in English

Kosten examples with English translations. See how to use Kosten in sentences. Kosten example sentences in English below.

Die Kosten für das Projekt sind sehr hoch.
The costs for the project are very high.
Business/project planning
Wer trägt die Kosten für die Reparatur?
Who bears the costs for the repair?
Financial responsibility
Wir müssen die Kosten senken, um profitabel zu bleiben.
We need to reduce costs to remain profitable.
Business management

Kosten Word Family - Kosten Related Words - Kosten Family Members

Kosten Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Kosten word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Kosten family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Kosten related words and expand your German vocabulary.

adjective form (Adjektivform)
kostenlos
Meaning: free of charge
Example: Der Eintritt ist kostenlos.
Adjective
compound noun (zusammengesetztes Substantiv)
Kostenstelle
Meaning: cost center
Example: Jede Abteilung ist eine eigene Kostenstelle.
Noun

Kosten Usage - Kosten Collocations - Kosten Idioms - Kosten Synonyms - Kosten Antonyms

Kosten Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Kosten Collocations (Kollokationen)

Kosten collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Kosten word combinations and how to use Kosten with other words naturally.

hohe Kosten
high costs
High frequency
Kosten senken
reduce costs
High frequency
Kosten decken
cover costs
Medium frequency
Kosten tragen
bear the costs
Medium frequency
Kosten berechnen
calculate costs
Medium frequency
Kosten verursachen
cause costs
Medium frequency
Kosten übernehmen
take over costs
Medium frequency

Kosten Idioms (Redewendungen)

Kosten idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Kosten with meanings and explanations. Master Kosten expressions used in everyday German.

auf eigene Kosten
at one's own expense
Doing something where you pay for it yourself
Kosten und Nutzen
costs and benefits
Weighing the expenses against the advantages
zu hohen Kosten
at great cost
Achieving something with significant expense or sacrifice

Kosten Synonyms (Synonyme)

Kosten synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Kosten and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Kosten similar words and their usage.

Ausgaben
Meaning: expenditures, expenses
High similarity
Unkosten
Meaning: expenses, costs
High similarity
Aufwand
Meaning: effort, expense
Medium similarity
Preis
Meaning: price
Medium similarity

Kosten Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Einnahmen
Meaning: revenues, income
Gewinn
Meaning: profit
Ersparnis
Meaning: savings

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Kosten Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Kosten semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Kosten. Explore Kosten related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Kosten contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Geld Rechnung Ausgabe Budget Finanzen Bezahlung Investition Unterhalt

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