Die Betriebskosten
Example: Die Betriebskosten steigen wegen der höheren Energiepreise.
Definition
"Betriebskosten" refers to the ongoing expenses incurred during the operation of a business or organization, including costs such as rent, utilities, maintenance, and labor. These costs are essential for keeping the business running but are separate from initial investment or capital expenses.
Translations
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operating cost -
el coste de explotación -
de bedrijfskosten -
les despeses d'explotació -
les frais d'exploitation
Etymology
The word "Betriebskosten" comes from the German words 'Betrieb,' meaning operation or business, and 'Kosten,' meaning costs or expenses. Together, they literally translate to 'operating costs.' The term has been widely used in business contexts to describe the necessary expenditures for running a company.
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"Die Betriebskosten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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