die Betriebskosten
Translation
operating costs, running costs, overhead
Examples
Die Betriebskosten sind diesen Monat sehr hoch.
The operating costs are very high this month.
Wir müssen versuchen, die Betriebskosten zu senken.
We have to try to reduce the operating costs.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) operating costs + for sth. the operating costs for the building
Similar Words
laufende Kosten, Unkosten, Ausgaben
Etymology
From 'Betrieb' (operation) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Kosten' (costs). Literally 'operation costs'.
Memory Tips
The 'costs' (Kosten) required to keep the 'operation' (Betrieb) running.