Kostenlos
Example: Viele Museen bieten am Sonntag kostenlosen Eintritt an.
Definition
"Kostenlos" means something that is provided without requiring any payment or charge. For example, in the phrase 'Viele Museen bieten am Sonntag kostenlosen Eintritt an,' it indicates that admission to many museums on Sunday is free of cost.
Etymology
The word "kostenlos" comes from the German words "Kosten," meaning costs or expenses, and the suffix "-los," meaning without. So, "kostenlos" literally means 'without cost.' It reflects the idea of something being offered free of charge.
Learn to use this expression actively
"Kostenlos" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 107 commonly used expressions.
Would you like to not only understand these expressions, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select German as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
