der Aufwand, ¨-e
effort
Es bedeutet die Mühe, Zeit oder Kosten, die man für etwas einsetzen muss.
The German word "Aufwand" is a noun that means "effort" or "expenditure". It is derived from the prefix "auf" and the verb "wenden" which means "to turn" or "to use". "Aufwand" can also refer to the amount of resources, time, or energy invested in achieving a task or goal.
Similar words in German include:
- "Anstrengung" (effort)
- "Einsatz" (commitment, effort)
- "Kosten" (costs)
- "Mühe" (trouble, effort)
Differences:
- Anstrengung emphasizes physical or mental effort.
- Einsatz often denotes commitment or intentional use of resources.
- Kosten refers specifically to financial expenditure.
- Mühe conveys a sense of personal trouble or exertion.
"Aufwand" covers a broader scope, encompassing both effort and resource expenditure beyond just physical or financial terms.
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Examples
Trotz hohem Aufwand waren die Ergebnisse nicht zufriedenstellend.noun
Despite high effort, the results were not satisfactory.
Manchmal lohnt sich der Aufwand wirklich.noun
Sometimes the effort is really worth it.
Der gesamte Aufwand war es allerdings wert.noun
The entire effort was worth it though.
Für die Reparatur wurde ein großer Aufwand betrieben.noun
A great effort was made for the repair.
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