kostendeckend
Translation
break-even, cost-covering, at cost
Examples
Wir müssen kostendeckend arbeiten.
We have to operate on a break-even basis.
Der Preis ist leider nicht kostendeckend.
Unfortunately, the price does not cover the costs.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is cost-covering/break-even sth. is break-even The selling price is not cost-covering.
to ((work/produce)) at cost to work/produce at a break-even level We have to work at cost.
Similar Words
Synonyms: profitable (rentabel); Antonyms: loss-making (verlustbringend)
Etymology
Composed of 'Kosten' (costs) and 'deckend' (covering, from 'decken' - to cover). Literally 'cost-covering'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a blanket ('Decke') 'covering' ('deckend') all the 'costs' ('Kosten'), so you break even.