Aufwendung

[ˈaʊ̯fˌvɛndʊŋ]

/[ˈaʊ̯fˌvɛndʊŋ]/ noun

The verdict

“Aufwendung” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - freiwilliges Vermögensopfer für fremde Interessen

Corpus desk

Index DE-aufwendung · Aufwendung · German

Aufwendung · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 10 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "A" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Aufwendung
PropertyValue
HeadwordAufwendung
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈaʊ̯fˌvɛndʊŋ]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Aufwendung“ im Deutschen

Aufwendungliegt außerhalb der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Wörter, im Langschwanz technischer, archaischer oder seltener Formen, genau dort, wo Schreibzweifeln zuschlagen.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Aufwendung is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈaʊ̯fˌvɛndʊŋ]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 3 senses are on record.

No misspelling variants are generated for Aufwendung in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct German form is Aufwendung, spelled A-U-F-W-E-N-D-U-N-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    freiwilliges Vermögensopfer für fremde Interessen
  2. 2
    Aufbietung
  3. 3
    Ausgaben

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how Aufwendung appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Ausnahmsweise bezeichnet das Gesetz in § 284 BGB auch eigennützige Vermögensopfer als Aufwendungen.
  2. Unter Aufwendung meiner ganzen Überredungskunst konnte ich Joseph dazu bringen, mit mir eine Schiffsreise zu unternehmen.

Synonyms

AufbietungEinsatz

Antonyms

This word in other languages

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Aufwendung"?
"Aufwendung" is spelled A-U-F-W-E-N-D-U-N-G. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈaʊ̯fˌvɛndʊŋ].
What does "Aufwendung" mean?
As a noun, "Aufwendung" means: freiwilliges Vermögensopfer für fremde Interessen
How do you pronounce "Aufwendung"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Aufwendung" is [ˈaʊ̯fˌvɛndʊŋ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Aufwendung" come from?
"Aufwendung" is a German word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list