Zu teuer
Too expensive
Language note: Every bargain hunter's favorite word!
Culture note: Haggling isn't common in stores, but you can sometimes discuss prices at markets.
Context: The fare seems too high for Lisa.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Zu
[tsoo]
too
In addition or more than necessary.
Es ist zu kalt.
It is too cold.
teuer
[TOY-uh]
expensive
Costing a lot of money.
Das Auto ist zu teuer.
The car is too expensive.
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