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How to Say ‘But won't that be a lot more expensive?’ in German

Wird das denn nicht deutlich teurer?

veert dahs den nicht DOYT-likh TOY-rer

[veert dahs den nicht DOYT-likh TOY-rer]

💬 Usage Tip: denn in a question isn't "because". It adds a tone of real curiosity or mild concern, a bit like "but" or "then" in English questions.

Phrase Breakdown

Wird das denn nicht

veert dahs den nicht

Won't that ... though

'denn' is a question particle that adds curiosity or mild concern. 'wird' = becomes / will be.

Example

Wird das denn nicht zu spät?

Won't that be too late, though?

Words in this phrase

Wird

[veert]

will be

'Wird' is from 'werden' and often means 'will be' in future-style statements.

Example

Das wird sicher ein tolles Turnier.

That will surely be a great tournament.

das

[dahs]

that / it

Can refer to a thing, item, or dish in front of you.

Example

Was ist das? Das Wort das can mean that or it.

What is that? The word das can mean that or it.

denn

[den]

then / actually

A modal particle that makes a question sound more natural, like 'then' or 'actually.'

Example

Was ist denn mit der Heizung los?

So what is wrong with the heating?

nicht

[nicht]

not

Used to negate a sentence.

Example

Dieses Angebot gibt's nicht mehr.

This offer no longer exists.

deutlich teurer?

DOYT-likh TOY-rer

be significantly more expensive?

'teurer' is the comparative of 'teuer'. 'eu' sounds like 'oy': 'DOYT-lich TOY-rer'.

Example

Das Taxi ist deutlich teurer.

The taxi is significantly more expensive.

Words in this phrase

deutlich

[DOYT-likh]

clearly

Means in a clear, understandable way, often said as a compliment.

Example

Im Gespräch sprechen Sie sehr deutlich, das hilft sehr.

In conversation, you speak very clearly, that helps a lot.

teurer

[TOY-rer]

more expensive

Comparative of 'teuer' (expensive).

Example

Das Taxi ist teurer als der Bus.

The taxi is more expensive than the bus.

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