This is the 13230th most frequent German word.
aufläuft
"Aufläuft" means "runs out" or "expires," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'aufläuft' refers to the culmination or expiration of a time period or deadline.
Die Frist für die Steuererklärung läuft am Ende des Monats auf.
The deadline for the tax declaration expires at the end of the month.
Here, 'aufläuft' indicates the gradual increase or accumulation of something, specifically costs.
Die Kosten für die Reparaturen laufen langsam auf.
The costs for the repairs are slowly accumulating.
In this sentence, 'aufläuft' denotes the action of moving towards a destination, often related to ships or vehicles.