English–German
“expensive” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtɔɪ̯ɐ/
Example
Dieser Mantel ist teurer als der andere.
This coat is more expensive than the other one.
How to say “expensive” in German
“Expensive” in German is teuer.
A heavy price tag hangs over a purchase, making the cost feel burdensome.
Example sentences with teuer
Das Essen im Restaurant war mir zu teuer.
The food at the restaurant was too expensive for me.
Tips for using teuer
- In the phrase "Das kommt teuer zu stehen," teuer means that something has serious consequences or costs dearly, not simply that its price is high.
Other German words for “expensive”
Ich habe ein kostspieliges Geschenk gekauft.
I bought an expensive gift.