German word

Mehrkosten

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmeːɐ̯ˌkɔstn̩/

Meaning

  • nounextra costs

Example

Die Mehrkosten sind leider höher als erwartet.

Unfortunately, the extra costs are higher than expected.

Illustration for Mehrkosten (extra costs)

More examples

Wenn die Frist überschritten wird, entstehen oft Mehrkosten.

If the deadline is exceeded, extra costs often arise.

Core concept

A contractor's quoted sum acquires extra line items before the final amount is settled.

Common phrases

  • Mehrkosten entstehen

    Extra costs arise

  • durch Mehrkosten belastet sein

    be burdened with extra costs

  • die Mehrkosten übernehmen

    cover the extra costs

Similar words

Aufpreis: A surcharge added on top of the basic fee or standard price.
Mehrpreis: The price difference required for selecting another product or service option.
Zusatzkosten: Extra incidental costs arising later because they were excluded from the estimate.
Nebenkosten: Regular charges alongside rent or a basic fee, including utilities and management costs.

Definition in German

Mehrkosten sind zusätzliche Kosten, die über eine vereinbarte oder kalkulierte Summe hinaus anfallen.

Word origin

Mehrkosten was formed within German from Mehr, 'more', and Kosten, 'costs', and refers to an added financial burden.

Usage tips

  • Mehrkosten specifically suggests an increase beyond a reference amount, while höhere Kosten can simply mean costs that are higher in general.

Opposites

  • Kosteneinsparungcost savingsnoun

Related words

  • Mehrkostenausgleichextra-cost compensationnoun

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