VERB
kosten/ˈkɔstn̩/to cost; to taste (test food)
kosten is a German verb that means to cost or to taste (test food). It is pronounced /ˈkɔstn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kostete" and the past participle is "gekostet".
Definitions
1.to require payment of a certain amount; to have a price(price, value)
a.to have a monetary cost
Wie viel kostet dieses Buch?—How much does this book cost?
2.to taste or sample food or drink briefly to try it(flavor, food)
a.to try the taste of something, often to check quality or flavor
Möchtest du die Suppe kosten?—Would you like to taste the soup?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | kosten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | koste |
| Present (du) | kostest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | kostet |
| Preterite (ich) | kostete |
| Participle II | gekostet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | kostete |
| Imperative (singular) | koste |
| Imperative (plural) | kostet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "kosten" mean in English?
- "kosten" means to cost or to taste (test food). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "kosten"?
- "kosten" is pronounced /ˈkɔstn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "kosten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "kosten" is "gekostet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "kosten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "kosten" becomes "kostete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "kosten"?
- "kosten" is a verb in German.
