teurere
Translation
more expensive, pricier, costlier
Examples
Ich nehme die teurere Variante.
I'll take the more expensive version.
Das ist eine teurere Uhr als meine.
This is a more expensive watch than mine.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) (modifies a noun) This is a more expensive watch.
Similar Words
kostspieligere (costlier); Antonyms: billigere (cheaper), günstigere (more affordable)
Etymology
An inflected form of 'teurer', which is the comparative of 'teuer' (expensive). The '-er' signifies 'more', and the '-e' is an inflectional ending for grammatical agreement.
Memory Tips
Recognize the base 'teuer' (expensive). The '-er' suffix creates the comparative ('more expensive'), and the final '-e' is just an ending that changes depending on the noun it describes.