This is the 1616th most frequent Dutch word.
koste
The Dutch word "koste" is an archaic form of "kostte," meaning "cost" (past tense of "kosten").
Used as a past tense verb indicating the price of something.
De nieuwe fiets koste veel geld.
The new bicycle cost a lot of money.
Used metaphorically to indicate effort or difficulty.
Het koste hem veel moeite om het werk af te krijgen.
It cost him a lot of effort to complete the work.
Used as a question word to ask about the price or value of an action.