German word

unentgeltlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊnɛntˌgɛltlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivefree

Example

Die Organisation bietet unentgeltliche Hilfe an.

The organization offers free assistance.

Illustration for unentgeltlich (free)

More examples

Die Klinik bietet unentgeltliche Impfungen an.

The clinic offers free vaccinations.

Core concept

A service or action is provided with no payment attached.

Common phrases

  • unentgeltliche Hilfe

    free assistance

  • unentgeltliche Leistungen

    free services

Similar words

kostenlos: Not requiring payment in ordinary daily use.
umsonst: Not requiring payment, expressed in a relaxed conversational style.
gratis: Offered at no charge in a short, direct expression.
kostenfrei: Involving no charge, particularly in official communications.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet Handlungen oder Leistungen, für die kein Entgelt verlangt wird.

Word origin

Unentgeltlich combines the negating prefix un- with Entgelt, meaning remuneration, and the adjective suffix -lich.

Usage tips

  • Unentgeltlich is more formal than kostenlos and often describes work or assistance performed without remuneration.

Other meanings

  • unpaidadjective

Opposites

  • entgeltlichfee-basedadjective
  • kostenpflichtigchargeableadjective

Related words

  • Unentgeltlichkeitgratuitousnessnoun
  • unentgeltlicherweisefree of chargeadverb

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