In German
teuer
Meaning: expensive
Formal or informal? “Günstig” is a polite way to say something is good value. “Billig” means cheap, and can sound negative.
Example sentences
DasHotelistsehrteuer.
The hotel is very expensive.
DiesesAutoistzuteuer.
This car is too expensive.
Istdasnichteinbisschenteuer?
Isn't that a bit expensive?
Grammar note
After “ist”, “teuer” stays unchanged. Before a noun it takes an ending: “ein teures Hotel”.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “teuer” (expensive) with “teurer” (more expensive, comparative). The comparative is “teurer als”.
Quick check
Which word means “expensive”?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
What's the opposite of teuer?
“Billig” (cheap) or “günstig” (good value, a more polite word).
How do you say “more expensive”?
“Teurer”. For example: “Das ist teurer als das.” (That's more expensive than that.)