exorbitant
Translation
exorbitant, excessive
Examples
Die Preise in diesem Hotel sind exorbitant.
The prices in this hotel are exorbitant.
Er verlangte eine exorbitante Summe Geld.
He demanded an exorbitant sum of money.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun (attributive use) an exorbitant price
Noun + sein + ((Adjective)) (predicative use) The prices are exorbitant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: excessive, outrageous, unreasonable; Antonyms: reasonable, moderate
Etymology
From Latin 'exorbitare' (to go off the track). 'ex-' (out of) + 'orbita' (track, orbit).
Memory Tips
Think of a price that is 'out of orbit' – far beyond the normal range.