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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.
expenditure / expense
'Aufwendungen' and 'Spesen' can both mean costs, but they are not used in the same way. 'Aufwendungen' is a broader term and can mean money, time, or effort. In business contexts, it often means costs in general. 'Spesen' is much more specific: these are work-related expenses, for example for travel, meals, or hotels, which you often get reimbursed by your employer. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with expenses. For travel costs at work, you normally say 'Spesen'; for general effort or general costs, 'Aufwendungen' is more appropriate.
Felix reicht nach der Dienstreise seine Spesen im Büro ein.
After the business trip, Felix submits his expenses at the office.
Die Aufwendungen für das Projekt waren höher als geplant.
The expenses for the project were higher than planned.