NOUN

Nebenkosten/ˈneːbn̩ˌkɔstn̩/additional costs; extra charges; utilities

Nebenkosten is a German noun that means additional costs, extra charges, or utilities. It is pronounced /ˈneːbn̩ˌkɔstn̩/.

Definitions

1.additional charges on top of rent, especially for things like water, heating, and rubbish collection(housing; finance)

a.extra costs in addition to basic rent, typically for utilities or communal services

Die Nebenkosten sind in der Miete nicht enthalten.—The additional costs are not included in the rent.

b.running costs in a tenancy agreement

Wie hoch sind die Nebenkosten für diese Wohnung?—How high are the extra charges for this apartment?

Declension

SingularPlural
Nominative—die Nebenkosten
Genitive—der Nebenkosten
Dative—den Nebenkosten
Accusative—die Nebenkosten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Nebenkosten" mean in English?
"Nebenkosten" means additional costs, extra charges, or utilities. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Nebenkosten"?
"Nebenkosten" is pronounced /ˈneːbn̩ˌkɔstn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the plural of "Nebenkosten"?
The plural of "Nebenkosten" is "Nebenkosten".
What part of speech is "Nebenkosten"?
"Nebenkosten" is a noun in German.

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