Meaning
Used to indicate that the price of something is excessive.
Cultural Background
Germans are often very direct about money. Saying 'Das ist zu teuer' is not considered rude, but rather honest. In Austria, you might hear 'Das ist mir zu teuer' with a slightly softer tone, often accompanied by a polite 'Danke'. Swiss German speakers might use 'Das isch z'tüür' in dialect, which sounds very similar to the standard German.
Add 'mir'
Adding 'mir' makes it personal, which is very common in German.
Meaning
Used to indicate that the price of something is excessive.
Add 'mir'
Adding 'mir' makes it personal, which is very common in German.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Das ist ____ teuer.
'Zu' is the correct intensifier for 'too expensive'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesDas ist ____ teuer.
'Zu' is the correct intensifier for 'too expensive'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is direct and honest.
Related Phrases
Das kostet zu viel
synonymThat costs too much.
Das ist ein Schnäppchen
contrastThat is a bargain.
