English–German

“luxury” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlʊksʊs/

Example

Ich kann mir keinen Luxus leisten.

I can't afford any luxuries.

Illustration for Luxus (luxury)

How to say “luxury” in German

“Luxury” in German is Luxus.

A costly comfort or display that turns ordinary living into something notably more elaborate.

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

Example sentences with Luxus

Für viele Touristen bedeutet Luxus vor allem Komfort und Service.

For many tourists, luxury mainly means comfort and service.

Tips for using Luxus

  • The phrase sich etwas leisten means to afford something, so sich keinen Luxus leisten uses Luxus as an accusative object.

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