# Spesen

Spesen is a German noun meaning “expense”.

## In other languages

- Русский: издержки, накладные расходы

## Meanings

1. _plural · plural only_ charges, costs and expenses incurred in the performance of one′s job that are reimbursed by the employer; (allowable, travel and entertainment/T&E) expenses
   - geringe, hohe, horrende Spesen — low, high, horrendous expenses
2. expense; expenses
   - Bei der Dienstreise waren erhebliche Spesen entstanden, die dem Arbeitnehmer vom Arbeitgeber erstattet wurden.

## Examples

- Außer Spesen nix gewesen. — It was a waste of time and effort.
- Du kannst die auf der Reise angefallenen Spesen zurückverlangen. — You can claim back your traveling expenses.

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