günstig
Translation
cheap, inexpensive, favourable, convenient
Examples
Das Ticket ist sehr günstig.
The ticket is very cheap.
Das Wetter ist günstig für eine Wanderung.
The weather is favourable for a hike.
Die Lage des Hotels ist günstig.
The location of the hotel is convenient.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is cheap/favourable sth. is cheap or favourable The offer is very cheap.
günstig für ((sth.)) favourable for sth. The timing is favourable for us.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cheap, inexpensive, favourable; Antonyms: expensive, teuer, ungünstig
Etymology
Derived from 'Gunst' (favour, goodwill). Originally meant 'favourable' or 'advantageous'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Gunst' as 'good instance'. A good instance to buy something is when the price is 'günstig' (cheap). A good instance for a picnic is when the weather is 'günstig' (favourable).