Die Kosten
Example: Die Kosten für das neue Auto sind höher als erwartet.
Definition
"Die Kosten" refers to the expenses or monetary charges associated with purchasing, producing, or maintaining something, such as in the phrase 'Die Kosten für das neue Auto sind höher als erwartet,' meaning the costs for the new car are higher than expected.
Etymology
The German word "die Kosten" comes from the Old High German 'kostōn,' meaning 'to pay' or 'to buy.' It evolved to represent expenses or charges. Did you know? The word is related to the English 'cost,' both sharing a common Germanic root.
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"Die Kosten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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