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How to Say ‘Significantly more expensive’ in German

Deutlich teurer

DOYT-likh TOY-rer

[DOYT-likh TOY-rer]

💬 Usage Tip: teuer drops an e when it becomes "more expensive": teurer, not teuerer. deutlich "clearly" is a common way to say "a lot" in comparisons.

Phrase Breakdown

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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