die Nebenkosten
Translation
additional costs, utility costs, service charges, incidental expenses
Examples
Die Nebenkosten sind in der Miete nicht enthalten.
The additional costs are not included in the rent.
Wie hoch sind die monatlichen Nebenkosten?
How high are the monthly additional costs?
Grammar Patterns
to pay the additional costs/utilities (die Nebenkosten bezahlen) We have to pay the utility costs every month.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Betriebskosten, die Umlagen; Antonyms: die Kaltmiete (base rent), die Grundmiete (basic rent)
Etymology
From 'neben' (additional/ancillary) + 'Kosten' (costs). Literally 'side costs' or 'additional costs'.
Memory Tips
These are the 'costs' that come 'neben' (alongside) the main rent, like heating, water, and building maintenance.