adjectiveadverb
kostenlos
free
Etwas, für das man kein Geld bezahlen muss.
The German word "kostenlos" is an adjective meaning "free of charge" or "without cost". It is made of the noun "Kosten" (costs, expenses) and the adjective suffix "-los" which means "without".
Similar words:
- gratis (free, complimentary)
- umsonst (free, also can mean "in vain")
- gratuita (less common, synonym for free)
Differences:
- "kostenlos" focuses on something provided without any monetary charge.
- "gratis" has a very similar meaning, often used in advertising.
- "umsonst" can mean both “free” but also “for nothing” or “without result,” so context matters.
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Examples
Die App ist kostenlos.adjective
The app is free.
Das Angebot ist kostenlos.adjective
The offer is free.
Eine Anmeldung auf dieser Website ist kostenlos.adjective
Registration on this website is free.
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