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expended
Describes that resources such as money, time, or effort have been used or spent for a specific purpose. It is the past participle of the verb 'aufwenden' (to expend).
Die für die Renovierung aufgewendete Summe war höher als geplant.
The amount expended on the renovation was higher than planned.
The word is the past participle of the verb 'aufwenden' (to expend). This separable verb consists of 'auf' and 'wenden'. The meaning 'einsetzen' (to use) or 'investieren' (to invest) comes from the idea of 'turning' resources (such as time or money) toward a task.
Für dieses Projekt wurde viel Zeit aufgewendet.
A lot of time was expended on this project.
This word is typically used with resources. Common combinations are: Zeit aufwenden (to spend time), Geld aufwenden (to spend money), Mühe aufwenden (to expend effort), Energie aufwenden (to expend energy), or Kosten aufwenden (to incur costs).
Die aufgewendete Energie hat sich am Ende gelohnt.
The energy expended paid off in the end.
To indicate the purpose or goal for which something is expended, the preposition 'für' is used followed by the accusative.
Der für die Sicherheit aufgewendete Betrag ist beträchtlich.
The amount expended on safety is considerable.
'Aufgewendet' (expended) belongs more to formal written language or technical language, especially in the areas of business, administration, and project management.
Die insgesamt aufgewendeten Mittel überstiegen das Budget.
The total funds expended exceeded the budget.
deployed / inserted
'eingesetzt' and 'aufgewendet' both have to do with a purpose: something is used so that a goal can be achieved. 'eingesetzt' is often used for people, devices, or means that are actively used, for example helpers, machines, or technology. 'aufgewendet' fits especially with resources such as time, money, or effort that are used up for something. Learners may confuse the words because resources can also be 'eingesetzt' (used). As a practical rule: people and devices are more likely to be 'eingesetzt' (deployed/used), while time, money, and effort are more likely to be 'aufgewendet' (expended).
Für die Vorbereitung der Feier wurde viel Zeit aufgewendet.
A lot of time was spent preparing the celebration.
Bei dem Unfall wurden mehrere Rettungskräfte eingesetzt.
Several rescue workers were deployed at the accident.