VERB
kosten/ˈkɔstn̩/to cost
kosten is a German verb that means to cost. It is pronounced /ˈkɔstn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kostete" and the past participle is "gekostet".
Definitions
1.to have a particular price; to require payment(price/money)
a.refers to the price of an item or service
Wie viel kostet das Buch?—How much does the book cost?
b.to indicate the cost of something for someone
Das Ticket kostet fünfzig Euro.—The ticket costs fifty euros.
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. 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.
