Versandkosten

/ˈfɛɐ̯zantˌkɔstn̩/
shipping costs

Die Versandkosten betragen 4,99 €.

The shipping costs amount to €4.99.


Business
formal

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.

Collocations

Versandkosten berechnento calculate shipping costsVersandkosten sparento save on shippingVersandkostenfreifree shipping

Pro Tip

Common Mistake

Do not confuse 'Versandkosten' with 'Verpackungskosten' (packaging costs), which are separate charges for the box or wrapping materials.

Gold Rule

Check Before Buying

Always review shipping costs before finalizing an online purchase, as they can significantly increase the total price.

Word Origin

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).

Usage Notes

Used in both online and offline retail. In e-commerce, often displayed before checkout. May include packaging fees depending on the seller.

Word Breakdown

Versand
dispatch, shipping
noun
+
Kosten
costs
noun
Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch