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expenses
Costs that a person incurs as part of their professional work (e.g., for travel, meals, accommodation) and that are reimbursed by the employer. The word is used almost exclusively in the plural.
Nach seiner Dienstreise muss er noch die Spesenabrechnung machen.
After his business trip, he still has to do the expense report.
The word 'Spesen' (expenses) is almost always used in the plural. So you say 'den Spesen' (the expenses, plural) and not 'der Spese' (singular). The verb in the sentence must therefore also be plural.
Die Spesen für die Dienstreise waren ziemlich hoch.
The expenses for the business trip were quite high.
In a professional context, there are fixed phrases with 'Spesen' (expenses). These include 'Spesen abrechnen' (to account for expenses), 'Spesen einreichen' (to submit expenses), and 'Spesen erstattet bekommen' (to get expenses reimbursed).
Bitte reichen Sie Ihre Spesen bis Ende des Monats ein.
Please submit your expenses by the end of the month.
'Spesen' (expenses) is a typical word from the world of work and business. It is mainly used in connection with business trips and work-related expenses.
Für die Übernachtung im Hotel können Sie die Spesen geltend machen.
You can claim the expenses for the overnight stay at the hotel.
travel expenses
On a business trip, both words can refer to the same expenses. Reisekosten emphasizes the total cost of the trip, such as transportation, accommodation, and meals. Spesen refers to costs incurred for work, with the focus on their being reimbursed by the employer. Reisekosten is therefore appropriate for the total amount, while Spesen is often used when referring to reimbursement.
Der Arbeitgeber erstattete ihr die Spesen für dieselbe Dienstreise vollständig.
Her employer fully reimbursed her expenses for the same business trip.
Ihre Reisekosten für die Dienstreise betrugen insgesamt 450 Euro.
Her travel expenses for the business trip came to 450 euros in total.
