Die Kosten
Example: Die Kosten für das neue Projekt sind sehr hoch.
Definition
"die Kosten" refers to the expenses or monetary charges required for a particular purpose, such as a project or service. It represents the financial outlay necessary to achieve or maintain something, often considered in management and budgeting contexts.
Etymology
The German word "die Kosten" originates from the Middle High German term 'kosten,' meaning 'to test' or 'to try,' which evolved into referring to the price or expense associated with goods or services. Did you know that its root is related to the idea of 'testing' value before purchase?
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"Die Kosten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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