günstig

günstiger · am günstigsten
Based on: Gunst
Goethe A1 Adjective #213 Adjective
  1. cheap
  2. favorable, convenient
1.

cheap

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  • Wo kann man in Berlin gut und günstig essen?
  • Where can you eat well for a reasonable price in Berlin?
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2.

favorable, convenient

Opposite: ungünstig
(for circumstances that are "good" for something.)
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  • Weil der Wind günstig steht, kommt der Pirat pünktlich nach Hause.
  • Because the winds are in his favor, the pirate makes it home on time.
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How many meanings does the German word 'günstig' have?

günstig has 2 distinct meanings: 1. cheap, 2. favorable, convenient.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'günstig'?

comparative: günstiger / superlative: am günstigsten

What is 'günstig' related to?

The word 'günstig' is related to Gunst.

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Word of the Day – “gönnen”
A fun look at the meaning of "gönnen", its really useful brother "günstig" and a bit of recent German slang :)
Vocab: gönnen, die Gunst, die Missgunst, günstig, ungünstig
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