günstig
Translation
inexpensive, cheap, favorable, convenient
Examples
Das Ticket ist sehr günstig.
The ticket is very inexpensive.
Das Wetter ist günstig für eine Wanderung.
The weather is favorable for a hike.
Die Lage des Hotels ist günstig.
The location of the hotel is convenient.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is inexpensive/favorable sth. is inexpensive or favorable The offer is very inexpensive.
günstig für ((sth.)) favorable for sth. The timing is favorable for us.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inexpensive, cheap, favorable; Antonyms: expensive, teuer, ungünstig
Etymology
Derived from 'Gunst' (favor, goodwill). It originally meant 'favorable' or 'advantageous'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Gunst' to 'good'. When a price or situation is 'günstig', it's 'good' for you. This covers both the 'inexpensive' and 'favorable' meanings.