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How to Say ‘Is it more expensive this way?’ in German

Ist es so teurer?

ist es zoh TOY-rer

[ist es zoh TOY-rer]

💬 Usage Tip: teuer "expensive" drops an e when you add -er: teurer, not teuerer. dunkel "dark" does the same and becomes dunkler.

Phrase Breakdown

Ist es so

ist es zoh

Is it this way

The question starts with the verb. 'so' here means 'this way' or 'like that'.

Example

Ist es so richtig?

Is it right this way?

Words in this phrase

Ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

[es]

A neutral pronoun used to refer to a thing previously mentioned.

Example

Es ist ein schöner Tag.

It is a beautiful day.

[zoh]

so; like that

Used to mean 'like that' or 'that way'.

Example

Im Moment ist es so, dass nur kaltes Wasser kommt.

At the moment, it is like this: only cold water is coming.

teurer?

TOY-rer

more expensive?

'teurer' is the comparative of 'teuer'. 'eu' sounds like 'oy': TOY-rer. Raise your voice at the end for the question.

Example

Ist das Hotel teurer?

Is the hotel more expensive?

Words in this phrase

teurer

[TOY-rer]

more expensive

Comparative form of 'teuer'; costs more than usual or expected.

Example

Durch den Umweg ist es teurer.

Because of the detour, it is more expensive.

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