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Verladungskosten
/fɛɐ̯ˈlaːdʊŋsˌkɔstn̩/
loading costs
Die Verladungskosten sind in der Rechnung enthalten.
The loading costs are included in the invoice.
Business
formal
Costs incurred during the loading of goods onto a vehicle or ship.
Die Spedition berechnet zusätzliche Verladungskosten für sperrige Ware.
The freight company charges extra loading costs for bulky goods.
Often used in logistics, shipping, and freight contexts. Synonymous with 'Ladekosten' but more formal.
Collocations
Verladungskosten berechnento calculate loading costsVerladungskosten tragento bear the loading costsVerladungskosten reduzierento reduce loading costs
Pro Tip
Distinguish from 'Versandkosten'
'Verladungskosten' specifically refer to costs during the physical loading process, while 'Versandkosten' (shipping costs) include packaging, transport, and insurance.
Word Origin
Compound of 'Verladung' (loading, from 'verladen' = to load) + 'Kosten' (costs). 'Verladen' itself derives from 'ver-' (prefix indicating completion) + 'laden' (to load).
Usage Notes
Primarily used in commercial and industrial contexts, especially in shipping and logistics. Not commonly used in everyday casual speech.
Word Breakdown
Verladung
loading (process of loading goods)
roots
genitive/connecting element
suffixKosten
costs
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