fixed costs
die Fixkosten
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fixed costs
Costs incurred by a business or household that remain the same regardless of the quantity produced or sold, or the level of use. Examples include rent or fixed salaries.
Die Fixkosten des Unternehmens sind auch dann zu bezahlen, wenn es in diesem Monat wenig verkauft.
The company's fixed costs still have to be paid even if it sells little this month.
| plural | die Fixkosten |
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| nominative | – | die Fixkosten |
| accusative | – | die Fixkosten |
| dative | – | den Fixkosten |
| genitive | – | der Fixkosten |
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'Fixkosten' (fixed costs) is made up of 'fix' (fixed) and 'Kosten' (costs). 'Fix' (fixed) indicates that these costs do not change in the short term with the quantity produced or sold.
Auch bei einem Produktionsstopp fallen die Fixkosten des Betriebs weiter an.
Even when production stops, the company's fixed costs continue to accrue.
'Fixkosten' (fixed costs) is often used with verbs such as 'decken' (to cover), 'senken' (to reduce), 'berechnen' (to calculate), and 'aufteilen' (to divide up). Expressions such as 'monatliche Fixkosten' (monthly fixed costs) and 'hohe Fixkosten' (high fixed costs) are also common in business contexts.
Das Unternehmen muss seine Fixkosten durch regelmäßige Einnahmen decken.
The company must cover its fixed costs through regular income.
'Fixkosten' (fixed costs) is a technical term in business administration, used particularly in business reports, financial planning, and discussions about a company's profitability.
Vor der Gründung hat sie die erwarteten Fixkosten für die ersten zwölf Monate berechnet.
Before starting her business, she calculated the expected fixed costs for the first twelve months.
