noun
die Aufwendung, -en
expense
Geld, Zeit oder Mühe, die man für etwas einsetzt, um ein Ziel zu erreichen oder etwas zu ermöglichen.
The German word "Aufwendung" is a noun meaning "expenditure" or "expense". It comes from the verb "aufwenden" ("to spend" or "to expend"). The core noun here is "Wendung" ("turn" or "change"), but in this context, it relates more broadly to the act of expending or devoting resources (time, money, effort).
Similar words:
- Kosten (costs)
- Ausgabe (expenditure)
- Aufwand (effort or expenditure)
Differences:
- Kosten and Ausgabe focus primarily on money spent.
- Aufwand is broader, including effort or resources other than money.
- Aufwendung is often used formally or in accounting/finance contexts, referring specifically to the money or resources spent.
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Examples
Aufwendungen im letzten Quartal waren besonders hoch.noun
Expenses in the last quarter were particularly high.
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