cost

• Substantiv, das den Geldbetrag bezeichnet, der für den Kauf, die Herstellung oder die Durchführung von etwas benötigt wird; auch die damit verbundenen Ausgaben oder Aufwendungen.

A noun referring to the amount of money required to buy, make, or do something.

1. A1formal

   The amount of money required to buy or produce something.

   Kosten

   • The cost of the car was $20,000.
   • What is the cost of living in this city?
   • The high cost of fuel affects everyone.

   Synonymeamountchargeexpenditureexpensefeefigureoutlaypricerate

   Antonymegainincomeprofitreturnrevenueyield

2. Price or expenseA1formal

   The price paid for goods or services.

   Kosten

   • The cost of the meal was reasonable.
   • They reduced the cost of production.
   • Shipping costs are included in the total.

   Synonymeamountchargeexpenditureexpensefeefigureoutlaypaymentpriceratetarifftoll

3. Loss or sacrificeB2formal

   The effort, loss, or disadvantage involved in achieving something.

   Preis

   • The cost of the war was too high in human lives.
   • Success comes at a personal cost.
   • He was aware of the emotional cost of his decision.

   Synonymedetrimentdisadvantagedownsidedrawbackexpenselosspenaltypricesacrificetoll

   Antonymebenefitgainprofitreward

• Verb, das den Preis oder Betrag angibt, der für etwas nötig ist, oder die aufzuwendenden Mühen, Opfer oder Nachteile bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the price or amount required for something, or the effort or sacrifice involved.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Require paymentA1formal

   To require the payment of a specified sum of money.

   Kosten

   • This book costs $20.
   • How much does the ticket cost?
   • The repairs will cost us a lot of money.

   Synonymechargecome tofetchgo forset back

2. Result in lossB2formal

   To result in the loss or sacrifice of something valuable.

   Kosten

   • The accident cost him his job.
   • The delay cost the company millions.
   • His mistake cost the team the championship.

   Synonymedeprivelosetake

   Antonymebenefitgainprofityield