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cost reason
A reason or cause connected with financial expenses or savings. The term is usually used in the plural ('aus Kostengründen', for cost reasons) to justify a decision.
Die geplante Feier wurde aus Kostengründen abgesagt.
The planned celebration was canceled for cost reasons.
The word is made up of 'Kosten' (costs, plural of 'die Kosten') and 'Grund' (reason). So it literally means a 'reason that has to do with costs.'
Der Hauptgrund für die Verzögerung ist ein Kostengrund.
The main reason for the delay is a cost-related reason.
This word is used almost exclusively in the plural in the fixed expression 'aus Kostengründen' (for cost reasons). This phrase justifies a decision with financial considerations.
Das Projekt wurde leider aus Kostengründen gestoppt.
Unfortunately, the project was stopped for cost reasons.
The expression 'aus Kostengründen' (for cost reasons) is typical of formal written language, for example in business emails, official announcements, or news reports.
Die Fluggesellschaft teilte mit, dass die Strecke aus Kostengründen eingestellt wird.
The airline announced that the route will be discontinued for cost reasons.
