How to Say “Prices” in German

Preise
The German phrase for "prices" is Preise.
Preise is used to refer to the amounts of money for which goods or services are sold.

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural form of the word is Preise. When using the word in the dative plural, it takes an additional -n ending, becoming den Preisen.

Did you know?

  • The word Preise shares a common ancestor with the English word 'praise', as both originally related to the concept of 'valuing' or 'appraising' something.
  • In German, the word Preis can also mean a 'prize' or 'award' in a competition, much like the English word 'prize'.
  • In German, the word for 'price' can be used as a verb preisen, which means to praise or extol something.

Examples in context

  • Die Preise sind zu hoch.
    Prices are too high.
    This sentence is useful for stating that prices are too high.
    Tatoeba #9951178 by wolfgangth, translation #4501542 by CK
  • Die Preise sind in Euro.
    The prices are in euros.
    This sentence is useful for stating the currency used for prices.
    Tatoeba #12217297 by mhr, translation #12217244 by Miktsoanit
  • Die Preise sind gefallen.
    Prices have gone down.
    This sentence is useful for stating that prices have gone down.
    Tatoeba #783418 by Hans_Adler, translation #1439927 by CK
  • Die Kosten betragen 50 Euro.
    The cost amounts to 50 Euro.
  • Der Preis liegt bei 20 Euro.
    The price is 20 Euro.
  • Das kostet 5 Euro.
    That costs 5 Euro.
  • Das geht weg für 15 Euro.
    That goes for 15 Euro.
  • Das kostet 5 Euro pro Stück
    That costs 5 euros per piece
  • Der Preis liegt bei 20 Euro für eine Stunde
    The price is 20 euros for one hour
  • Wissen Sie, wie viel das kostet?
    Do you know how much that costs?
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Example conversation

At a local market, Sarah and Maximilian discuss their shopping.

  1. Sarah

    Sind die Preise hier fair?
    Are the prices here fair?
  2. Maximilian

    Ja, die Preise sind sehr gut.
    Yes, the prices are very good.
  3. Sarah

    Das freut mich, Maximilian.
    I am happy to hear that, Maximilian.
  4. Maximilian

    Wir sollten heute viel kaufen.
    We should buy a lot today.

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