German word

Kaufpreis

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkaʊ̯fˌpʁaɪ̯s/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpurchase price

Example

Der Kaufpreis ist zu hoch.

The purchase price is simply too high.

Illustration for Kaufpreis (purchase price)

More examples

Bitte bezahlen Sie den Kaufpreis binnen 14 Tagen.

Please pay the purchase price within 14 days.

Core concept

The money amount that completes a sale, whether the object is a product or real estate.

Common phrases

  • den Kaufpreis bezahlen

    pay the purchase price

  • über den Kaufpreis verhandeln

    negotiate the purchase price

  • einen Kaufpreis festlegen

    set a purchase price

Similar words

Preis: The usual amount charged for a product or service.
Verkaufspreis: The amount a seller asks for an item when offering it for sale.
Nettopreis: The stated price before taxes and fees are added.
Bruttopreis: The stated price including taxes and other added charges.

Definition in German

Die vereinbarte Geldsumme, die beim Erwerb einer Ware oder eines Grundstücks zu zahlen ist.

Word origin

The compound Kaufpreis joins the noun Kauf, 'purchase', and Preis, 'price', to name the price paid for what is bought.

Usage tips

  • Kaufpreis is more specific than Preis because it refers to the agreed amount for a purchase, especially in contracts or negotiations.

Opposites

  • Verkaufspreissale pricenoun

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