NOUN
Kosten/ˈkɔstn̩/costs; expenses; charges
Kosten is a German noun that means costs, expenses, or charges. It is pronounced /ˈkɔstn̩/.
Definitions
1.the amount of money needed for something; charges or expenses(finances)
a.expenses incurred when purchasing or using something
Die Kosten für das neue Auto sind sehr hoch.—The costs for the new car are very high.
b.operating or running expenses in business or personal context
Die Firma muss ihre Kosten senken, um wettbewerbsfähig zu bleiben.—The company needs to lower its expenses to remain competitive.
Declension
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | — | die Kosten |
| Genitive | — | der Kosten |
| Dative | — | den Kosten |
| Accusative | — | die Kosten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kosten" mean in English?
- "Kosten" means costs, expenses, or charges. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kosten"?
- "Kosten" is pronounced /ˈkɔstn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the plural of "Kosten"?
- The plural of "Kosten" is "Kosten".
- What part of speech is "Kosten"?
- "Kosten" is a noun in German.
