German Conversation · Level 24
90 words
German word
kostenlos
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkɔstn̩loːs/
Meaning
- adjectivefree
Example
Der kostenlose Kaffee ist beliebt.
The free coffee is popular.
More examples
Probieren Sie die kostenlose Testversion vor dem Kauf aus.
Try the free trial version before purchasing.
Core concept
A user receives or uses something while no money changes hands.
Common phrases
kostenlose Testversion
free trial version
kostenlose App
free app
kostenlose Probestunde
free trial lesson
Similar words
gratis: Offered at no charge.
umsonst: Received without any payment.
kostenfrei: Not requiring any financial expense.
Definition in German
Kostenlos bezeichnet etwas, das ohne Bezahlung angeboten oder genutzt werden kann.
Word origin
The German adjective kostenlos is formed from Kosten, 'costs', and -los, a suffix expressing absence or lack.
Usage tips
- Kostenlos usually means 'free of charge', while frei can also mean free in nonfinancial senses, so context distinguishes them.
Opposites
- gebührenpflichtigfee-basedadjective
Related words
- Kostenersparniscost savingnoun
- kostenfreifree of chargeadjective