Noun

das Schnäppchen

Plural: die Schnäppchen
Based on: schnappen
1.

the bargain

Opposite: Abzocke
(The idea is that it's so cheap, you snatch it.)
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Examples
  • Ich konnte es kaum glauben, als ich das Fahrrad gesehen habe – für nur 50 Euro war das ein echtes Schnäppchen!
  • I could hardly believe it when I saw the bike – at just 50 euros, it was a real bargain!

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Word of the Day – Wundertütenspecial #2

A fun look at two words that you definitely need on a flee market: trödeln and das Schnäppchen. We'll learn what they mean and see their cool backstory.

Vocab: trödeln, der Trödelmarkt, das Schnäppchen, schnappen, der Schnabel, der Schnaps

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How many meanings does the German word 'Schnäppchen' have?

Schnäppchen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the bargain.

What is the gender of 'Schnäppchen'?

das

What is the plural of 'Schnäppchen'?

die Schnäppchen

What is 'Schnäppchen' related to?

The word 'Schnäppchen' is related to schnappen.

Where can I learn more about 'Schnäppchen'?

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Word of the Day – Wundertütenspecial #2
A fun look at two words that you definitely need on a flee market: trödeln and das Schnäppchen. We'll learn what they mean and see their cool backstory.
Vocab: trödeln, der Trödelmarkt, das Schnäppchen, schnappen, der Schnabel, der Schnaps
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