die Personalkosten
Translation
personnel costs, labor costs, staff costs
Examples
Die Personalkosten sind stark gestiegen.
The personnel costs have risen sharply.
Wir müssen die Personalkosten senken.
We have to reduce the labor costs.
Grammar Patterns
((to lower/increase)) ((the personnel costs)) to lower/increase the personnel costs We have to lower the personnel costs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Lohnkosten, Personalaufwand
Etymology
A compound word from 'Personal' (personnel) + 'Kosten' (costs).
Memory Tips
Literally the 'costs' for the 'personnel'. A very direct compound word.