die Auslagen (Plural)
Translation
expenses, outlays, disbursements, costs
Examples
Bitte reichen Sie eine Liste Ihrer Auslagen ein.
Please submit a list of your expenses.
Die Firma erstattet alle beruflichen Auslagen.
The company reimburses all professional expenses.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) die Auslagen erstatten to reimburse sb. for their expenses The company reimburses me for my expenses.
seine Auslagen einreichen to submit one's expenses I still have to submit my expenses.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unkosten, Spesen, Kosten, Aufwendungen; Antonyms: Einnahmen (income)
Etymology
From the verb 'auslegen', which means 'to lay out' or 'to advance money'. It refers to money that has been 'laid out'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'laying out' (auslegen) money from your own pocket for a specific purpose, which you expect to be reimbursed for.