die Preiskategorie, -n
price category
Definition & meaning
A Preiskategorie is a pricing bracket, price range, or price tier. It is used to categorize goods, services, or tickets into different levels based on their cost. For example, in a theater or concert hall, seating is divided into different Preiskategorien, where higher categories usually correspond to better views or more comfortable seats at a higher price. In retail, it refers to the market segment a product occupies, such as "budget" vs. "premium."
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a feminine noun (die Preiskategorie, plural: die Preiskategorien). It is a compound word consisting of two parts:
- Preis: Price or cost.
- Kategorie: Category, class, or classification.
The term follows standard German compound noun rules, where the final element determines the gender and plural form.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
There are no direct one-word antonyms for "Preiskategorie," but when discussing the concept of having no fixed levels, one might refer to:
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Examples
Gibt es Tickets in einer günstigeren Preiskategorie?noun
Are there tickets in a cheaper price category?
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