A1 Expression محايد

Het is gratis.

It is free.

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use 'Het is gratis' to tell someone that no payment is required for an item or service.

  • Means: It costs zero money.
  • Used in: Shops, events, or when giving gifts.
  • Don't confuse: 'Gratis' with 'Goedkoop' (cheap).
Zero coins + Happy face = 'Het is gratis!'

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means you do not pay money. Use it when something is free.
You use 'Het is gratis' to indicate that an object or service has no financial cost. It is a very common, simple sentence structure.
This expression is the standard way to communicate that a transaction is not required. It is used in both formal business contexts and casual daily interactions to clarify pricing.
The term 'gratis' functions as a predicative adjective. It is essential for learners to distinguish this from 'goedkoop', which implies a low cost rather than an absence of cost.
Etymologically derived from Latin, 'gratis' serves as a lexical anchor in Dutch commerce. Its usage is strictly limited to financial contexts, distinguishing it from the polysemous nature of 'free' in English, which can also denote liberty or availability.
In Dutch, 'gratis' operates as an indeclinable adjective. Its semantic scope is narrow, strictly denoting a zero-price point. Unlike English 'free', which carries heavy ideological connotations, Dutch 'gratis' is primarily a functional, economic descriptor, reflecting the pragmatic nature of the language.

المعنى

Stating that no money is required.

🌍

خلفية ثقافية

Dutch people appreciate 'gratis' items. It is common to see 'gratis' stickers at markets. Similar to the Netherlands, 'gratis' is the standard term used in all Flemish regions.

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Pronunciation

Practice the Dutch 'g' sound for the best result.

المعنى

Stating that no money is required.

💡

Pronunciation

Practice the Dutch 'g' sound for the best result.

اختبر نفسك

Which sentence is correct for a free item?

Is it...?

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Het is gratis

Gratis means free of charge.

🎉 النتيجة: /1

وسائل تعلم بصرية

الأسئلة الشائعة

1 أسئلة

Yes, in a financial sense.

عبارات ذات صلة

🔄

Voor niets

synonym

For nothing

أين تستخدمها

🛍️

At a store

Customer: Hoeveel kost dit?

Clerk: Het is gratis.

neutral
🎁

Offering a gift

Friend: Wil je mijn oude boek?

You: Ja, graag! Hoeveel?

Friend: Het is gratis.

informal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Gratis sounds like 'Great-is'. It's great when it is free!

Visual Association

Imagine a shop where everything has a price tag of zero. You are walking out with a bag full of items and a big smile.

Rhyme

It costs no fee, it's gratis for me.

Story

I walked into a store. I saw a beautiful pen. I asked the clerk, 'How much?' He smiled and said, 'Het is gratis.' I was so happy!

Word Web

betalenprijsgeldkopenkortinggratis

تحدٍّ

Find three things in your house and label them 'gratis' if you didn't pay for them.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Es gratis.

None.

French high

C'est gratuit.

Pronunciation of the final consonant.

German moderate

Es ist kostenlos.

German prefers compound words.

Japanese low

無料です (Muryō desu).

Different linguistic roots.

Arabic low

إنه مجاني (Innahu majani).

Structural difference.

Easily Confused

Het is gratis. مقابل Goedkoop

Learners think it means free.

Goedkoop means cheap, not free.

الأسئلة الشائعة (1)

Yes, in a financial sense.

هل كان هذا مفيداً؟

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