additional costs
die Mehrkosten
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additional costs
Additional costs that go beyond the originally planned or estimated amount. This word is used almost exclusively in the plural.
Durch unvorhergesehene Reparaturen sind erhebliche Mehrkosten entstanden.
Unexpected repairs resulted in significant additional costs.
| plural | die Mehrkosten |
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| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | – | die Mehrkosten |
| accusative | – | die Mehrkosten |
| dative | – | den Mehrkosten |
| genitive | – | der Mehrkosten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Mehrkosten' (additional costs) is a compound word made up of 'mehr' (more) and 'Kosten' (costs). It literally means 'more costs' than expected or planned.
Für die zusätzlichen Arbeiten müssen Sie mit Mehrkosten rechnen.
You should expect additional costs for the extra work.
This word is almost always used in the plural, since it usually refers to a sum of various additional costs. The singular form 'die Mehrkoste' is extremely rare.
Die Mehrkosten für das Projekt belaufen sich auf 10.000 Euro.
The additional costs for the project amount to 10,000 euros.
Common verbs used with 'Mehrkosten' (additional costs) are 'entstehen' (to arise), 'anfallen' (to be incurred), and 'verursachen' (to cause). People also often describe what they expect: 'mit Mehrkosten rechnen' (to expect additional costs).
Durch die Verzögerung sind unerwartete Mehrkosten angefallen.
The delay led to unexpected additional costs.
Der Bauherr hat die Mehrkosten nicht eingeplant.
The client did not budget for the additional costs.
follow-up costs
Mehrkosten and Folgekosten both refer to additional expenses related to a project or investment. Mehrkosten are costs that exceed the amount originally planned, while Folgekosten arise later as a result of the investment or an event. Use Mehrkosten when comparing costs with the plan and Folgekosten for later maintenance, repair, or operating expenses.
Wegen der teureren Materialien entstehen beim Bau erhebliche Mehrkosten gegenüber dem ursprünglichen Plan.
Because the materials are more expensive, the construction is incurring substantial additional costs compared with the original plan.
Nach dem Bau entstehen durch die regelmäßige Wartung erhebliche Folgekosten.
After construction, regular maintenance will result in substantial follow-up costs.
