abopflichtig
Translation
requiring a subscription, subject to a subscription fee
Examples
Dieser Inhalt ist abopflichtig.
This content requires a subscription.
Der Zugang zum Archiv ist abopflichtig.
Access to the archive is subject to a subscription fee.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is subscription-based ((sth.)) requires a subscription The service is subscription-based.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kostenpflichtig (requiring payment), gebührenpflichtig (subject to a fee); Antonyms: kostenlos (free), gratis (free)
Etymology
From 'Abo' (subscription, short for Abonnement) + 'Pflicht' (duty, obligation) + '-ig' (adjective suffix). Literally 'subscription-duty-ish'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'Abo-Pflicht', the 'duty' or 'obligation' to have a subscription ('Abo') to access something.