teurere
Translation
more expensive, pricier, costlier
Examples
Ich nehme die teurere Variante.
I'll take the more expensive version.
Das ist eine teurere Uhr als meine.
This is a more expensive watch than mine.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) (modifies a noun) This is a more expensive watch.
Similar Words
kostspieligere (costlier); Antonyms: billigere (cheaper), günstigere (more affordable)
Etymology
This is an inflected form of 'teurer', the comparative of the adjective 'teuer' (expensive). The '-er' marks the comparative, and the final '-e' is a grammatical ending.
Memory Tips
Think of 'teuer' as expensive. The '-er-' part means 'more'. So, 'teur-er-e' is the form of 'more expensive' used before certain nouns.