Swedish · Adjectives

Billig

Cheap

Beginneradjective

Definition

Costing little money.

Example

Frukten är billig på torget.

The fruit is cheap at the market square.

Etymology

'Billig' comes from the Old Norse 'billigr', which means 'cheap'. It has stayed relevant in contemporary language when describing low-cost items.

How & Where It’s Used

'Billig' is widely used in both spoken and written Swedish, typically in informal contexts when talking about price or affordability.

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