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How do you say "cheap" in German?
billig
In German, "cheap" is billig.
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Pronunciation
Say 'BILL-ikh' with stress on the first syllable. Two syllables.
Grammar notes
Billig is an adjective. Comparative: billiger, superlative: am billigsten.
Example sentence
Diese Jacke ist billig.
This jacket is cheap.
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How to remember billig
Billig means inexpensive or of low cost. It rhymes with 'willing' which is what you'd be if something is cheap.
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Questions about billig
How do you say "cheap" in German?
In German, "cheap" is billig. It is a noun.
How is billig written in German?
billig is written using the standard German script.
How is billig used in a sentence?
Use billig as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Diese Jacke ist billig. (This jacket is cheap.).
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