German word

preiswert

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpʁaɪ̯sˌveːɐ̯t/

Meaning

  • adjectivereasonably priced

Example

Diese Schuhe sind preiswert.

These shoes are reasonably priced.

Illustration for preiswert (reasonably priced)

More examples

Wir haben ein preiswertes Angebot gefunden.

We found a reasonably priced offer.

Core concept

A product whose quality makes its price feel fair and advantageous.

Common phrases

  • ein preiswertes Angebot

    a reasonably priced offer

Similar words

günstig: Affordable because of a particularly favorable price.
erschwinglich: Affordable without putting undue strain on income or budget.
preisgünstig: Advantageous in price while still offering good value.
billig: Extremely cheap, sometimes suggesting inferior quality.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet, dass der Preis durch die gebotene Leistung oder Qualität gerechtfertigt ist und deshalb als preislich vorteilhaft gilt.

Word origin

The compound combines German Preis, meaning "price," with wert, meaning "valuable" or "worthwhile."

Usage tips

  • Preiswert usually conveys good value, whereas billig can simply mean cheap and may suggest low quality.

Other meanings

  • good valueadjective
  • inexpensiveadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Preiswertigkeitaffordabilitynoun

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