Betriebskosten

operating costs, running costs

noun be-TREEPS-kos-ten Rare

Also means

service charges (rental)

Usage Note

Betriebskosten in a rental context are the ancillary costs (heating, water, waste) that tenants pay alongside base rent, itemised in the Nebenkostenabrechnung. In business it broadly means ongoing operational expenses.

Examples

"Die Betriebskosten stiegen durch höhere Energiepreise deutlich an."

Natural Translation

The operating costs rose noticeably due to higher energy prices.

Literal Translation

The operating-costs rose through higher energy-prices noticeably.

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