die Sachkosten
Translation
material costs, non-personnel costs, operating expenses
Examples
Die Sachkosten für das Projekt sind sehr hoch.
The material costs for the project are very high.
Wir müssen die Sachkosten senken.
We have to reduce the non-personnel costs.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.acc)) decken to cover costs The budget must cover the material costs.
((sth.acc)) senken to reduce costs The company is trying to reduce its operating expenses.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Materialkosten, die Betriebskosten; Antonym: die Personalkosten
Etymology
A compound of Sach- (related to things/materials) and Kosten (costs). It refers to costs for materials and services, not personnel.
Memory Tips
The easiest way to remember this is as the opposite of 'Personalkosten' (personnel costs). 'Sachkosten' are the costs for all other 'Sachen' (things).