sich belaufen
Translation
to amount to, to total
Examples
Die Kosten beliefen sich auf 500 Euro.
The costs amounted to 500 euros.
Grammar Patterns
sich ((auf et4)) belaufen to amount to sth. The costs amounted to 100 euros.
Similar Words
Synonyms: betragen, ausmachen
Etymology
Composed of 'be-' + 'laufen' (to run). Literally, it suggests 'running up to' a certain amount.
Memory Tips
Always used reflexively ('sich belaufen') with the preposition 'auf' + accusative to state the amount.