zulasten

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German[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

zu +‎ Lasten

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /t͡suˈlastn̩/
  • Hyphenation: zu‧las‧ten
  • (file)

Preposition[edit]

zulasten

  1. (with genitive) detrimental to someone or something, to the detriment of someone or something
    Der Arbeitsstress geht zulasten der Gesundheit der Arbeitnehmer.Work stress is detrimental to workers' health.
  2. (monetary, with genitive) at the cost of
    Weitere Erhöhungen zulasten der Steuerzahler sind nicht vertretbar.Further increases at the cost of taxpayers are not justifiable.

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Further reading[edit]

  • zulasten” in Duden online
  • zulasten” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache