NOUN

Aufwand/ˈaʊ̯fvant/effort; expenditure; outlay

Aufwand is a German noun that means effort, expenditure, or outlay. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fvant/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Aufwände".

Definitions

1.expenditure or input of time, effort, or resources needed for a purpose(general)

a.the effort required to achieve something

Der Aufwand für dieses Projekt war sehr hoch.The effort for this project was very high.

b.(often in economic contexts) use of money or resources for something

Der finanzielle Aufwand für die Reparatur war unerwartet groß.The financial expense for the repair was unexpectedly large.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Aufwanddie Aufwände
Genitivedes Aufwandsder Aufwände
Dativedem Aufwandden Aufwänden
Accusativeden Aufwanddie Aufwände

Frequently asked questions

What does "Aufwand" mean in English?
"Aufwand" means effort, expenditure, or outlay. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Aufwand"?
"Aufwand" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fvant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Aufwand" der, die, or das?
"Aufwand" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Aufwand"?
The plural of "Aufwand" is "Aufwände".
What part of speech is "Aufwand"?
"Aufwand" is a noun in German.

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