Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Dutch oncost. Equivalent to on- (un) +‎ kost (cost).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈɔŋ.kɔst/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: on‧kost

Noun edit

onkost m (plural onkosten, diminutive onkostje n)

  1. (chiefly plural) expense, especially a personal expense that can be reimbursed

Derived terms edit

Descendants edit

  • Afrikaans: onkoste
  • Negerhollands: onkosten
  • Caribbean Javanese: ongkos
  • Indonesian: ongkos
  • Malay: ongkos