der Aufwand
Translation
effort, expense, expenditure, outlay
Examples
Der Aufwand hat sich gelohnt.
The effort was worth it.
Wir müssen den finanziellen Aufwand berechnen.
We have to calculate the financial expense.
Mit geringem Aufwand erzielte er gute Ergebnisse.
He achieved good results with little effort.
Grammar Patterns
the effort/expense for ((sth.)) The expense for the project was high.
with great/little effort He achieved good results with little effort.
Similar Words
Synonyms: effort, cost, expenditure; Antonyms: saving
Etymology
The noun form of the verb 'aufwenden' (to expend). From 'auf' (up) + 'wenden' (to turn, spend). It's the thing that is spent or expended.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'winding up' (wenden) all your energy and resources for a task. That's 'der Aufwand'.