die Kostensteigerung
Translation
cost increase, price increase, rise in costs
Examples
Die Firma kämpft mit der Kostensteigerung.
The company is struggling with the cost increase.
Die unerwartete Kostensteigerung beeinflusst das Budget.
The unexpected cost increase is affecting the budget.
Grammar Patterns
((the cost increase)) the cost increase The cost increase is a problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Preiserhöhung, Teuerung; Antonyms: Kostensenkung
Etymology
Composed of 'Kosten' (costs) and 'Steigerung' (increase), which comes from the verb 'steigen' (to climb, rise).
Memory Tips
Visualize costs 'climbing' ('steigen') up a ladder, representing the increase.