No. 1,616 in Dutch
koste
The Dutch word "koste" is an archaic form of "kostte," meaning "cost" (past tense of "kosten").
In a sentence
De nieuwe fiets koste veel geld.
The new bicycle cost a lot of money.
Used as a past tense verb indicating the price of something.
Het koste hem veel moeite om het werk af te krijgen.
It cost him a lot of effort to complete the work.
Used metaphorically to indicate effort or difficulty.
Wat koste het om dit pakket naar een ander land te sturen?
How much does it cost to send this package to another country?
Used as a question word to ask about the price or value of an action.
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