expenditure / expense
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expenditure / expense
The use of resources such as money, time, or effort in order to achieve a specific goal or complete a task. It is often used in the plural ('Aufwendungen') for costs or expenses.
Die Rettung des Unternehmens war nur unter Aufwendung erheblicher finanzieller Mittel möglich.
The rescue of the company was only possible through the expenditure of considerable financial resources.
'Aufwendung' (expenditure) is the nominalization of the verb 'aufwenden' (to expend/use). This verb means to use resources such as money, time, or effort for a specific purpose. The ending '-ung' describes this process.
Die Aufwendung von Zeit und Geduld ist für dieses Projekt entscheidend.
The expenditure of time and patience is crucial for this project.
This word belongs to formal written language and is mainly used in economic, legal, or administrative contexts. It is rather rare in normal everyday conversation.
Das Gericht erstattet die notwendigen Aufwendungen für den Zeugen.
The court reimburses the necessary expenses for the witness.
The word is very often used in the plural, 'die Aufwendungen' (the expenses). It then specifically means 'costs' or 'expenses' and is often used in business reports or tax returns.
Die Firma konnte ihre betrieblichen Aufwendungen im letzten Quartal senken.
The company was able to reduce its operating expenses in the last quarter.
operation / effort / use
'der Einsatz' and 'die Aufwendung' can both describe needing time, money, effort, or resources for a goal. 'Einsatz' sounds more natural in everyday language, especially when it is about commitment, energy, or the use of something. 'Aufwendung' is more formal and is often used in the plural as 'Aufwendungen', especially when talking about costs or precisely calculated resources. When speaking about personal effort, 'Einsatz' usually fits better. When speaking objectively about costs, time, or effort in a plan, 'Aufwendung' is more precise.
Für die Renovierung sind hohe Aufwendungen für Material und Handwerker nötig.
The renovation requires high expenditures for materials and tradespeople.
Ihr Einsatz für die Nachbarn hat vielen Menschen geholfen.
Her dedication to the neighbors helped many people.