German word

Preis

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁaɪ̯s/

Meaning

  • masculine nounprice

Example

Der Preis beträgt zehn Euro.

The price is ten euros.

Illustration for Preis (price)

More examples

Im Supermarkt steht der Preis am Regal.

In the supermarket, the price is displayed on the shelf.

Core concept

A tag or announcement assigns worth to something, either as money demanded for it or as a reward given to its winner.

Common phrases

  • auf den Preis achten

    pay attention to the price

  • einen Preis angeben

    state a price

  • über den Preis verhandeln

    negotiate the price

Similar words

Kosten: The full amount spent to obtain something or receive a service.
Angebot: A special promotional price offered by a shop or advertisement.
Rabatt: The amount or percentage taken off the listed price.
Betrag: A definite sum stated on a bill or for a payment.

Definition in German

Geldbetrag, der für den Erwerb einer Ware oder einer Dienstleistung verlangt wird.

Word origin

Preis entered German through Middle High German from French pris, whose deeper source is Latin pretium for value or price.

Usage tips

  • Preis can mean an award, but Auszeichnung is the more specific word for a distinction or honor.

Other meanings

  • costnoun
  • prizenoun

Related words

  • Preisschildprice tagnoun
  • Preisklasseprice rangenoun
  • preiswertaffordableadjective

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