VERB

kosten/ˈkɔstn̩/to cost

kosten is a German verb that means to cost. It is pronounced /ˈkɔstn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kostete" and the past participle is "gekostet".

Definitions

1.to have a particular price; to require payment(price/money)

a.refers to the price of an item or service

Wie viel kostet das Buch?—How much does the book cost?

b.to indicate the cost of something for someone

Das Ticket kostet fünfzig Euro.—The ticket costs fifty euros.

Conjugation

Infinitivekosten
Present (ich)koste
Present (du)kostest
Present (er/sie/es)kostet
Preterite (ich)kostete
Participle IIgekostet
Konjunktiv II (ich)kostete
Imperative (singular)koste
Imperative (plural)kostet
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "kosten" mean in English?
"kosten" means to cost. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "kosten"?
"kosten" is pronounced /ˈkɔstn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "kosten"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "kosten" is "gekostet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "kosten"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "kosten" becomes "kostete" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "kosten"?
"kosten" is a verb in German.

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