teureren
Translation
more expensive
Examples
Ich nehme den teureren Wein.
I'll take the more expensive wine.
Sie wohnt in dem teureren Haus.
She lives in the more expensive house.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) ((Noun)) adjective modifying a noun I'll take the more expensive wine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kostspieligeren (pricier); Antonyms: billigeren (cheaper), günstigeren (more affordable)
Etymology
This is the inflected comparative form of the adjective 'teuer' (expensive). 'teuer' + '-er' (comparative) + '-en' (inflectional ending).
Memory Tips
Think of 'teuer' sounding like 'tear'—the price makes you cry. The '-er' ending means 'more', so 'more tears' for a 'more expensive' item.