der Kostenschub
Translation
cost push, surge in costs, cost increase
Examples
Der Ölpreisanstieg verursachte einen Kostenschub.
The rise in oil prices caused a surge in costs.
Wir erleben einen unerwarteten Kostenschub.
We are experiencing an unexpected cost push.
Grammar Patterns
to cause/experience a ((cost push)) Der Ölpreisanstieg verursachte einen Kostenschub.
Similar Words
Kostenanstieg (cost rise), Kostensteigerung (cost increase)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Kosten' (costs) and 'Schub' (push, shove).
Memory Tips
Imagine costs being forcefully 'pushed' upwards. 'Schub' implies a sudden, strong movement.