Word
Der Preis ist niedrig.
Meaning
The price is low.
Part of speech
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Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about Der Preis ist niedrig.
Why is it "der Preis" and not "das Preis" or "die Preis"?
- Preis is masculine; nominative singular takes the definite article der.
- In this sentence Preis is the subject, so nominative case is required.
- Plural: die Preise.
Why doesn’t "niedrig" have an ending here (like "niedrige")?
- After the verb sein, adjectives are predicate adjectives and do not take endings: Der Preis ist niedrig.
- Before a noun, they do: der niedrige Preis; ein niedriger Preis.
Can I say "Der Preis ist klein"?
- Generally no. For price level, German prefers niedrig/hoch, not klein/groß, in predicate position.
- Attributively, ein kleiner Preis is idiomatic in set phrases (e.g., für einen kleinen Preis), but niedriger Preis is clearer and more neutral.
What’s the difference between niedrig, billig, günstig, and preiswert?
- niedrig: low in level/amount (neutral); typical with prices, taxes, rent.
- billig: cheap; often implies low quality (can sound negative).
- günstig: at a good price/favorable (positive).
- preiswert: worth the price/good value (positive, a bit formal).
- Also heard: gering (formal “low/small amount”); Swiss German often says tiefe Preise.
How do I compare prices: “lower,” “lowest”?