German word

Aufwand

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯fˌvant/

Meaning

  • masculine nouneffort

Example

Der Aufwand lohnt sich.

The effort is worth it.

Illustration for Aufwand (effort)

More examples

Mit geringem Aufwand lässt sich die Aussprache deutlich verbessern.

The pronunciation can be significantly improved with little effort.

Core concept

A task carries a measurable load of work, time, and money before it is finished.

Common phrases

  • ohne großen Aufwand

    without much effort

  • viel Aufwand

    a lot of effort

  • geringer Aufwand

    little effort

Similar words

Kosten: The monetary expense involved in obtaining or doing something.
Mühe: The effort and difficulty involved in doing something.
Anstrengung: Demanding effort maintained over a period of time.

Definition in German

Die Menge an Arbeit, Zeit oder Geld, die für eine Tätigkeit nötig ist.

Word origin

Aufwand is formed from the verb aufwenden, which combines auf with wenden and originally refers to applying or expending something.

Usage tips

  • Aufwand is broader than Kosten because it can include time and labor as well as money, while Kosten focuses on monetary expense.

Other meanings

  • troublenoun
  • expensenoun

Opposites

  • Mühelosigkeiteffortlessnessnoun

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