die Folgekosten
Translation
follow-up costs, subsequent costs, consequential costs
Examples
Die Folgekosten des Unfalls sind hoch.
The follow-up costs of the accident are high.
Man muss die Folgekosten berechnen.
One must calculate the subsequent costs.
Grammar Patterns
((Folgekosten)) verursachen to cause follow-up costs The project caused high follow-up costs.
mit ((Folgekosten)) rechnen to expect/calculate with subsequent costs We have to expect high subsequent costs.
Similar Words
die Nebenkosten (additional costs), die Zusatzkosten (extra costs)
Etymology
A compound of 'Folge' (consequence, result) and 'Kosten' (costs). Literally 'consequence-costs'.
Memory Tips
Think of costs that 'follow' an initial purchase or event, like maintenance for a car. 'Folgen' means 'to follow'.