Mondpreis
price
The German word "Mondpreis" is a compound noun made up of "Mond" (moon) and "Preis" (price). It translates to "moon price," which is a colloquial term used to describe an exorbitantly high or unreasonably inflated price for goods or services. The imagery of the moon suggests something unattainably high, similar to how one might say "sky-high price" in English.
Similar expressions in German include "Wucherpreis" (usurious price, meaning excessively high) and "Abzockerpreise" (scam prices).
The difference lies primarily in connotation; "Wucherpreis" has a strong implication of price gouging or exploitation, while "Mondpreis" carries a more casual tone reflecting disbelief or exaggeration regarding the price rather than outright exploitation.
Make “Mondpreis” part of your vocabulary.
Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
Viele Leute lachen über den Mondpreis dieses Autos.noun
Many people laugh about the ridiculous price of this car.
Keep exploring German
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad