German · Adjectives
Teuer
Expensive
Beginneradjective
Definition
Costing a large amount.
Example
Das Restaurant ist zu teuer.
The restaurant is too expensive.
Etymology
'Teuer' originates from the Old High German 'tiura', indicating high value or cost; it emphasizes economic worth in transactions.
How & Where It’s Used
'Teuer' is commonly used in informal and formal contexts, found in spoken language and written forms, relevant to discussions on value and expense.