German word

günstig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgʏnstɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivecheap

Example

Der Preis ist günstig.

The price is low.

Illustration for günstig (cheap)

More examples

Die günstigen Preise machen den Kauf attraktiv.

Low prices make the purchase attractive.

Core concept

A favorable deal where the price or surrounding conditions work well.

Common phrases

  • günstige Preise

    low prices

  • ein günstiges Hotelzimmer

    a reasonably priced hotel room

  • günstige Angebote

    favorable offers

Similar words

billig: Sold for exceptionally little money.
preiswert: A sound purchase because the value matches the price.
kostengünstig: Designed to minimize buying or running expenses.
erschwinglich: Cheap enough to obtain without undue financial difficulty.

Definition in German

Einen niedrigen Preis haben; preislich vorteilhaft sein.

Word origin

Günstig derives from Gunst, meaning favor or goodwill, and originally described something favorable before acquiring its price-related sense.

Usage tips

  • Günstig often suggests good value or favorable conditions, whereas billig can emphasize low cost and may sound negative about quality.

Other meanings

  • reasonableadjective
  • convenientadjective
  • advantageousadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • vergünstigtdiscountedadjective
  • Vergünstigungprice reductionnoun

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