A1 Expression Neutral

Het is te duur.

It is too expensive.

Practice it

Meaning

Expressing high cost.

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Cultural Background

Directness is valued. You don't need to apologize for saying something is too expensive. Similar to Dutch, but sometimes slightly more indirect in formal settings.

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Add 'echt'

Say 'Het is echt te duur' to show you are really surprised by the price.

Meaning

Expressing high cost.

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Add 'echt'

Say 'Het is echt te duur' to show you are really surprised by the price.

Test Yourself

Select the correct sentence.

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Het is te duur.

The adverb 'te' must precede the adjective.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Select the correct sentence. Choose A1

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Het is te duur.

The adverb 'te' must precede the adjective.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is very common in the Netherlands.

Related Phrases

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Dat kost te veel

synonym

That costs too much

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