Der Preis
Example: Der Preis für das neue Auto ist überraschend niedrig.
Definition
"Der Preis" refers to the amount of money required or given in exchange for a product or service. It represents the value assigned to something, such as in the phrase 'Der Preis für das neue Auto ist überraschend niedrig,' meaning the cost of the new car is surprisingly low.
Etymology
The word "der Preis" comes from the Old High German word 'prīs,' which was borrowed from Latin 'praemium,' meaning reward or prize. Over time, its meaning shifted to refer to the cost or value of goods and services. Did you know that it originally implied a reward rather than a payment?
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"Der Preis" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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