De brandstofkosten



Example: De brandstofkosten zijn deze maand flink gestegen.

Definition


"De brandstofkosten" refers to the expenses incurred for purchasing fuel needed to power vehicles, machinery, or equipment. These costs can fluctuate based on fuel prices and usage, and they significantly impact transportation and energy budgets.

Etymology


The Dutch phrase "de brandstofkosten" combines "brandstof," meaning 'fuel,' derived from "branden" (to burn) and "stof" (substance), with "kosten," meaning 'costs.' Thus, it literally translates to 'fuel costs,' reflecting the expense of burning fuel for energy.

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"De brandstofkosten" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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