Die Kosten
Example: Die Kosten für das neue Projekt sind unerwartet hoch.
Definition
"Die Kosten" refer to the amount of money required to pay for goods, services, or projects. In finance, "die Kosten" represent expenses incurred in the process of production or operation, such as the costs for a new project, which may sometimes be unexpectedly high.
Etymology
The term "die Kosten" originates from the German word 'Kosten,' which derives from the Middle High German 'kosten,' meaning 'to test' or 'to try.' Over time, it evolved to signify the price or expense needed to acquire something. Did you know that 'Kosten' is related to the English word 'cost,' sharing the same linguistic roots in Old High German?
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"Die Kosten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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