kostenlos
Translation
free, free of charge, complimentary
Examples
Der Eintritt in das Museum ist kostenlos.
Admission to the museum is free.
Ein kostenloser Parkplatz ist schwer zu finden.
A free parking space is hard to find.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is free Something is free Admission is free.
a free ((noun)) a free something A free parking space is hard to find.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gratis, umsonst; Antonyms: kostenpflichtig
Etymology
From 'Kosten' (costs) + '-los' (less). Literally means 'cost-less'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'cost-less'. If something has 'los' (less) of 'Kosten' (costs), it's free.