die Ausgabe
expense
An amount of money paid for something. Usually used in the plural, 'Ausgaben' (expenses).
EXAMPLE
Der Kauf des neuen Computers war eine unerwartete Ausgabe.
The purchase of the new computer was an unexpected expense.
die Ausgabe
expense / issue / output
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Meanings
die Ausgabe
issue / edition
A specific version or edition of a publication such as a newspaper, magazine, or book.
EXAMPLE
Hast du schon die neueste Ausgabe des Spiegels gelesen?
Have you already read the latest issue of Der Spiegel?
die Ausgabe
distribution
The process of distributing or handing out something.
EXAMPLE
Die Ausgabe der Startnummern beginnt um 8 Uhr.
The distribution of the start numbers begins at 8 o'clock.
die Ausgabe
distribution point
A place or counter where something is handed out.
EXAMPLE
Bitte holen Sie Ihre Unterlagen an der Ausgabe im Foyer ab.
Please pick up your documents at the distribution point in the foyer.
die Ausgabe
output
The data generated and displayed by a computer program or device; the output.
EXAMPLE
Die Ausgabe des Programms wird direkt auf dem Bildschirm angezeigt.
The program's output is displayed directly on the screen.
Usage tips
Word family
'Die Ausgabe' is the noun related to the verb 'ausgeben' (to spend / to hand out / to publish). The meanings of the noun (money, edition, distribution) are derived from the meanings of the verb: to spend money, distribute something, or publish something.
EXAMPLE
Wie viel Geld gibst du pro Monat für Lebensmittel aus?
How much money do you spend on groceries per month?
Use in the plural
In the meaning 'Geldbetrag' (amount of money), the plural 'die Ausgaben' (expenses) is almost always used, often in contrast to 'die Einnahmen' (income/revenue). The singular 'eine Ausgabe' (an expense) is less common and refers to a single payment.
EXAMPLE
Wir müssen unsere monatlichen Ausgaben besser kontrollieren.
We need to control our monthly expenses better.
Typical collocations
When a publication is meant, typical combinations are 'die aktuelle Ausgabe' (the current issue), 'die neueste Ausgabe' (the latest issue), or 'eine alte Ausgabe' (an old issue) of a newspaper or magazine.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe die letzte Ausgabe der Zeitschrift leider verpasst.
Unfortunately, I missed the last issue of the magazine.
Context clue: action vs. place
'Ausgabe' can refer to the action of distributing or to the place. The preposition 'an' (at), e.g., 'an der Ausgabe' (at the distribution point), is a clear signal for the place, while the action is often described without a preposition or with 'von' (of).
EXAMPLE
Die Ausgabe der Getränke erfolgt nach dem Rennen.
The distribution of drinks takes place after the race.
Technical language
In the meaning 'Output' (output), the word belongs to the technical language of computer science and technology. It describes data that a computer or device generates.
EXAMPLE
Der Sensor liefert eine digitale Ausgabe der Messwerte.
The sensor provides a digital output of the measured values.
Compare with
Ausgabe vs kosten
to cost / taste
Both words refer to money that is incurred for something. As a verb, „Kosten“ states what price something has or what amount is needed for it; „Ausgaben“ refers to the amounts of money that were actually paid. Use „kosten“ for the price and „Ausgaben“ for the payments made.
Ausgabe
Für die Renovierung hatten wir im Mai mehrere große Ausgaben.
We had several major expenses for the renovation in May.
kosten
Die Renovierung unserer Küche kostet ungefähr 2.000 Euro.
Renovating our kitchen costs approximately 2,000 euros.
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