English–German

“for free” in German

German

Alsoumsonst

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgʁaːtɪs/

Example

Ich habe das Ticket gratis bekommen.

I got the ticket for free.

Illustration for gratis (for free)

How to say “for free” in German

“For free” in German is gratis.

A favor is handed over with the price tag removed, whether it is a gift or a complimentary service.

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

Example sentences with gratis

Viele Geschäfte bieten Proben gratis an.

Many shops offer free samples.

Tips for using gratis

  • Gratis often sounds promotional, while kostenlos is generally the more neutral choice in formal notices.

Other German words for “for free”

Ich habe umsonst Karten bekommen.

I got tickets for free.

“for free” in other languages