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 require payment of a certain amount; to have a price(price, value)
a.to have as a price or value
Das Buch kostete zehn Euro.—The book cost ten euros.
b.to require expenditure in a figurative sense
Die Reparatur kostete viel Geduld.—The repair required a lot of patience.
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.
