Dutch · Shopping & Money
de prijs
price
Beginnernoun
Definition
The amount of money for which something is sold.
Example
Wat is de prijs van dit boek?
What is the price of this book?
Etymology
'De prijs' derives from Old Dutch 'prisa', related to Latin 'pretium', emphasizing its connections to value and trade in historical contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'De prijs' is used in everyday conversation and formal writing, common to financial discussions throughout the Netherlands and Belgium.