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cost
German → American English
American English
cost
An adapted loanword referring to cost; in German more commonly die Kosten (noun) or kosten (verb).
Die Costs für das Projekt waren höher als erwartet.Use das Cost only in certain business or technical contexts; in everyday German, the common noun is usually die Kosten. As a verb, kosten means “to cost” or “to taste.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does “cost” mean in German?
In German, cost usually corresponds to die Kosten as a noun, or kosten as a verb meaning “to cost” or “to taste,” depending on context.
Is “cost” a German word?
Yes, but in standard German spelling it is usually costs only as an adapted loanword in specific contexts; the common native forms are Kosten and kosten.
How do you say “the cost” in German?
You usually say die Kosten for “the cost” or “the costs.”
What is the verb for “to cost” in German?
The verb is kosten, as in Das kostet 10 Euro.