No. 5,094 in German
arbeitskosten
"Arbeitskosten" means "labor costs" in English.
In a sentence
Die Arbeitskosten sind in dieser Branche relativ hoch.
The labor costs are relatively high in this sector.
In this sentence, 'Arbeitskosten' refers to the general expenses associated with labor, such as salaries and benefits.
Wir müssen die Arbeitskosten senken, um konkurrenzfähig zu bleiben.
We need to reduce labor costs to remain competitive.
Here, 'Arbeitskosten' is used in a context discussing the strategic reduction of expenses related to labor for economic reasons.
Die kalkulierten Arbeitskosten für das Projekt übersteigen unser Budget.
The calculated labor costs for the project exceed our budget.
The term 'Arbeitskosten' in this case highlights the estimated financial requirement for the workforce involved in a specific project.
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