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Charges for the delivery of goods, typically added to the price of a purchase.
Bei Bestellungen unter 50 € fallen Versandkosten von 3,50 € an.
Orders under €50 incur shipping costs of €3.50.
Die Versandkosten sind im Preis inbegriffen.
Shipping costs are included in the price.
Often abbreviated as 'Versand' in informal contexts.
Do not confuse 'Versandkosten' with 'Verpackungskosten' (packaging costs), which are separate charges for the box or wrapping materials.
Always review shipping costs before finalizing an online purchase, as they can significantly increase the total price.
Compound of 'Versand' (dispatch/shipping) + 'Kosten' (costs). 'Versand' derives from 'versenden' (to dispatch), from 'ver-' (prefix indicating completion) + 'senden' (to send). 'Kosten' comes from Middle High German 'kost' (expense), related to 'kosten' (to cost).
Used in both online and offline retail. In e-commerce, often displayed before checkout. May include packaging fees depending on the seller.