How do you say "That is why it is more expensive." in German?

"That is why it is more expensive." in German is "Deshalb ist es teurer.". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘That is why it is more expensive.’ in German

Q: What does "Deshalb ist es teurer." mean in English?

"Deshalb ist es teurer." means "That is why it is more expensive." in English. Usage tip: After [deshalb], German puts the verb immediately next: [Deshalb ist es teurer], not [Deshalb es ist ...]. The same happens with words like [dann] or [trotzdem].

Deshalb ist es teurer.

DESS-halpp ist ess TOY-rer

[DESS-halpp ist ess TOY-rer]

💬 Usage Tip: After [deshalb], German puts the verb immediately next: [Deshalb ist es teurer], not [Deshalb es ist ...]. The same happens with words like [dann] or [trotzdem].

Phrase Breakdown

Deshalb

[DESS-halpp]

therefore / that's why

Introduces the result of something mentioned before.

Example

Deshalb ist es teurer als sonst.

That is why it is more expensive than usual.

Ist es teurer.

ist ess TOY-rer

it is more expensive.

States the consequence: the price is higher.

Example

Am Wochenende ist es teurer.

It is more expensive on weekends.

Words in this phrase

ist

[ist]

Form of 'sein' used with a singular subject or pronoun.

Example

Deshalb ist der Endpreis höher.

That is why the final price is higher.

[ess]

Pronoun referring to the fare or situation.

Example

Deshalb ist es nicht billig.

That is why it is not cheap.

teurer

[TOY-rer]

more expensive

Costs more; comparative of 'teuer.'

Example

Deshalb ist es teurer am Abend.

That is why it is more expensive in the evening.

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