unentgeltlich
Translation
free of charge, gratis, unpaid, complimentary
Examples
Der Eintritt ist unentgeltlich.
Admission is free of charge.
Sie bietet unentgeltliche Rechtsberatung an.
She offers free legal advice.
Grammar Patterns
to be unentgeltlich (free of charge) The service is unentgeltlich.
to offer sth. unentgeltlich (for free) The company offers an unentgeltlich repair service.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kostenlos, gratis; Antonyms: entgeltlich, kostenpflichtig
Etymology
From un- ('not') + Entgelt ('payment, fee') + -lich (adjective suffix). Literally means 'without payment'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'un-end-gelt', as in there's 'no end' to the money ('Geld') you save because it's free. Or simply break it down: un- (not) + Entgelt (payment).