teures
Translation
expensive
Examples
Das ist ein teures Auto.
That is an expensive car.
Ich habe ein teures Geschenk gekauft.
I bought an expensive gift.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) ((Noun)) adjective modifying a noun That is an expensive car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kostspieliges (pricey); Antonyms: billiges (cheap), günstiges (affordable)
Etymology
This is an inflected form of the adjective 'teuer' (expensive), with the '-es' ending for neuter nominative/accusative singular nouns.
Memory Tips
The word 'teuer' sounds like 'tear', as in the price brings a tear to your eye. The '-es' ending signals it's describing a neuter noun like 'das Auto'.