erschwinglich
Translation
affordable, reasonably priced
Examples
Die Mieten in dieser Stadt sind nicht erschwinglich.
The rents in this city are not affordable.
Wir suchen ein erschwingliches Auto.
We are looking for an affordable car.
Grammar Patterns
predicative ((to be)) + erschwinglich to be affordable The ticket is erschwinglich.
attributive erschwinglich + Noun an affordable ... I'm looking for an erschwingliches Hotel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bezahlbar, günstig, preiswert; Antonyms: teuer (expensive), unbezahlbar (unaffordable)
Etymology
From the verb 'erschwingen' (to afford). The suffix '-lich' often means '-able' or '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Think of being able to 'swing' ('schwingen') the cost. If you can swing it, it's 'erschwinglich'.