How to Say ‘It is more expensive.’ in German
Ist es teurer.
ist ess TOY-rer
[ist ess TOY-rer]
Phrase Breakdown
Ist
[ist]
is
Form of 'sein' used with singular subjects.
Wegen des Staus Ist es teurer.
Because of the traffic jam, it is more expensive.
es
[ess]
it
Pronoun referring to a thing, situation, or price.
Jetzt ist es zu spät.
Now it is too late.
teurer
[TOY-rer]
more expensive
Comparative form of 'teuer'; costs more than usual or expected.
Durch den Umweg ist es teurer.
Because of the detour, it is more expensive.
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