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Cost
01
kostnad, pris
an amount we pay to buy, do, or make something
Example
The cost of public transport is increasing.
He compared the cost of various insurance plans.
The cost of the dress was more than she could afford.
02
kostnad, pris
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
03
kostnad, pris
the value or price that needs to be paid, whether in terms of money, effort, or sacrifice, to obtain something
to cost
01
kosta
to require a particular amount of money
Ditransitive: to cost sb an amount of money
Example
Regular maintenance for the car typically costs around $ 100 per month.
Last year, the home renovation cost them a significant portion of their savings.
Right now, the construction project is actively costing the company a substantial amount of money.
02
kosta, orsaka
to cause the loss of something, often valuable, or a negative outcome resulting from a particular action or decision
Ditransitive: to cost sb sth
Transitive: to cost sth
Example
Ignoring safety regulations can cost lives in hazardous work environments.
Choosing the wrong supplier can cost a business significant financial losses and damage to its brand image.
Failing to address climate change now will cost future generations dearly.
Exempel
The cost of public transport is increasing.
He compared the cost of various insurance plans.
The cost of the dress was more than she could afford.
He was unaware of the cost of the repair.
She was surprised by the low cost of the shoes.
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