English–German

“cheap” in German

German

Alsogünstig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbɪlɪç/

Example

Das Brot ist billiger als gestern.

The bread is cheaper than it was yesterday.

Illustration for billig (cheap)

How to say “cheap” in German

“Cheap” in German is billig.

A low-priced item sits beside a price tag, with its rough finish hinting at a bargain that may not last.

Full entry for billig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with billig

Ich habe ein billiges T-Shirt gekauft.

I bought a cheap T-shirt.

Tips for using billig

  • Billig can sound dismissive about quality, so günstiger or preiswert is often more neutral when describing a product's low price.

Other German words for “cheap”

Der Preis ist günstig.

The price is low.

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