der Kostenrahmen
Translation
budget, cost frame, cost limit
Examples
Wir müssen den Kostenrahmen einhalten.
We must stick to the budget.
Das Projekt hat den Kostenrahmen überschritten.
The project has exceeded the budget.
Grammar Patterns
to stick to ((the budget)) Wir müssen den Kostenrahmen einhalten.
to exceed ((the budget)) The project has exceeded the budget.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Budget, der Etat, die Kostengrenze
Etymology
Composed of 'Kosten' (costs) and 'Rahmen' (frame). It literally means a 'frame for the costs'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a picture frame ('Rahmen') that sets the boundaries for your spending ('Kosten').