cheap in German
cheap in German is billig, preiswert, preisgünstig — cheap means costing little money.
cheap in German
billig
preiswert
preisgünstig
geizig
(informal, chiefly, derogatory) Stingy; mean; excessively frugal.
What does "cheap" mean?
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adj Costing little money.
"We found a cheap flight to Lisbon for under fifty pounds."
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adj Of poor quality, as if made to save money rather than to last.
"The umbrella broke on its first use — clearly a cheap one."
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adj Unwilling to spend money; stingy.
"Don't be so cheap — just tip the waiter properly."
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adj Achieved through unfair or underhanded means.
"That was a cheap shot, bringing up his divorce in the meeting."
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cheap in a sentence
- We found a cheap flight to Lisbon for under fifty pounds.
- The market sells cheap fruit and vegetables every Saturday.
- The umbrella broke on its first use — clearly a cheap one.
- His suit looked cheap despite the designer label.
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What is "cheap" in German?
"cheap" in German is billig, preiswert, preisgünstig. cheap means: Costing little money.
How do you use "cheap" in a sentence?
Example: "We found a cheap flight to Lisbon for under fifty pounds." In German, "cheap" is billig, preiswert, preisgünstig.
Are there other ways to say "cheap" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "cheap": billig, preiswert, preisgünstig, geizig.
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