Translation of German word "kosten" to English
kosten
/ˈkɔstn̩/
Meaning
VerbWeak verb meaning 'to have a price (cost)' or 'to taste / sample food'.
How to use
kosten ('to cost') is a weak verb: kostet, kostete, hat gekostet. Was kostet das? — How much does that cost? In elevated/regional German, it also means 'to taste / sample food' (Möchtest du mal kosten?).
🇬🇧 English
to cost / taste
Example
Die Kosten für das Projekt sind sehr hoch.
The cost of the project is very high.
Die Kosten für das Essen sind sehr niedrig.
The cost of the food is very low.
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Common phrases
- viel Geld kosten— to cost a lot of money
- Zeit kosten— to take/cost time
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin/kostend
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #255 in German
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The German word "kosten" is defined as: "Weak verb meaning 'to have a price (cost)' or 'to taste / sample food'."
What does the German word "kosten" mean?▼
The German word "kosten" means "to cost / taste" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Kosten für das Projekt sind sehr hoch." (which translates as "The cost of the project is very high.").
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