German Conversation · Level 141
30 words
German word
Aufwendung
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaʊ̯fˌvɛndʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounexpense
Example
Die Aufwendungen für das Projekt sind gestiegen.
The project's expenses have increased.
More examples
Die steuerlich absetzbaren Aufwendungen müssen belegt werden.
The tax-deductible expenses must be documented.
Core concept
A ledger marks resources that have been directed into one particular undertaking.
Common phrases
jährliche Aufwendungen
annual expenses
steuerlich absetzbare Aufwendungen
tax-deductible expenses
die Aufwendungen senken
reduce expenses
Similar words
Kosten: The amount charged for using a service or buying a product.
Spesen: Business travel costs paid in advance, including allowances.
Ausgaben: Money actually paid out in accounts or household finances.
Aufwand: Time and effort invested in carrying out work or a process.
Definition in German
Aufwendung bezeichnet Geld- oder Sachmittel, die für einen bestimmten Zweck eingesetzt werden.
Word origin
The noun Aufwendung is formed from aufwenden with the ending -ung, while aufwenden combines auf- with wenden and means applying or spending something for a purpose.
Usage tips
- Aufwendung can refer to Sachmittel as well as money, so it does not require a cash payment.
Other meanings
- expenditurenoun
- outlaynoun
Opposites
- Gewinnprofitnoun
Related words
- Aufwandsabrechnungexpense accountingnoun