Swedish · Adjectives
Dyr
Expensive
Beginneradjective
Definition
Costing a lot of money.
Example
Den här restaurangen är lite dyr.
This restaurant is a bit expensive.
Etymology
'Dyr' has its origins in the Old Norse 'dýr', which means 'dear' or 'expensive'. This meaning remains relevant in contemporary discussions about cost.
How & Where It’s Used
'Dyr' is employed in both spoken and written contexts, frequently in discussions about value or price in both formal and casual conversations.