deluxe
Especially luxurious, elaborate, and of high quality. It describes a version that goes beyond the standard.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben uns für das Hotelzimmer in der Deluxe-Version entschieden.
We chose the hotel room in the deluxe version.
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Usage tips
Not declinable
The adjective 'deluxe' is invariable and is not declined. It always keeps the same form, no matter which noun it comes before.
EXAMPLE
Wir buchten ein Deluxe-Zimmer mit Meerblick.
We booked a deluxe room with a sea view.
French origin
'Deluxe' comes from French ('de luxe') and literally means 'of luxury'. This origin explains why it is not declined as a foreign word in German.
EXAMPLE
Das Menü war wirklich deluxe.
The menu was truly deluxe.
Use with a hyphen
When 'deluxe' comes before a noun, it is often treated like part of a compound word and connected with a hyphen.
EXAMPLE
Im Kino gibt es spezielle Deluxe-Sitze.
The cinema has special deluxe seats.
Compare with
deluxe vs premium
premium
Both words describe a version that is above the normal standard. Premium particularly emphasizes high quality, a higher price, or an exclusive product category, while deluxe points more strongly to luxury and elaborate features. Use premium for a quality or price category and deluxe for visible luxury.
deluxe
Das Hotel bietet ein deluxe Zimmer mit besonders aufwendiger Ausstattung an.
The hotel offers a deluxe room with particularly elaborate amenities.
premium
Dieses Smartphone ist premium und kostet wegen seiner hohen Qualität mehr.
This smartphone is premium and costs more because of its high quality.
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