gratis
Translation
free, free of charge, gratis
Examples
Der Eintritt ist heute gratis.
Admission is free today.
Du bekommst ein Getränk gratis dazu.
You get a drink for free with it.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is gratis sth. is free The coffee is gratis.
to get sth. gratis to get sth. for free You get a coffee gratis.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kostenlos, umsonst; Antonyms: kostenpflichtig (requiring payment), bezahlt (paid)
Etymology
From Latin 'gratiis', meaning 'out of kindness' or 'for thanks'.
Memory Tips
The word 'gratis' exists in English with the same meaning. Connect it to 'gratitude' – something given for free out of kindness.