gratis
free
Without having to pay for it; free of charge.
EXAMPLE
Zu jeder Bestellung über 50 Euro erhalten Sie den Versand gratis.
With every order over 50 euros, you receive shipping for free.
gratis
free
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Meanings
Usage tips
Invariable form
The word 'gratis' (free) is a special adjective that does not change its form. It is not declined and does not take endings, even when it comes directly before a noun.
EXAMPLE
Im Museum gibt es heute gratis Eintritt für alle.
At the museum today, there is free admission for everyone.
Special sentence position
Unlike most adjectives, 'gratis' (free) can also stand directly after the noun it refers to. It also often appears at the end of a sentence.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben zwei Kinokarten gratis bekommen.
We got two movie tickets for free.
Everyday use
The word 'gratis' (free) is used very frequently in advertising and special offers. It always signals that something costs nothing and is meant to attract customers.
EXAMPLE
Kaufen Sie zwei, erhalten Sie das dritte Produkt gratis.
Buy two and get the third product free.
Compare with
gratis vs frei
free
Frei and gratis can both mean that no payment is required. Frei is used especially in set phrases such as „Eintritt frei“. Gratis can be used more independently, remains unchanged, and often sounds colloquial or promotional.
gratis
Am Sonntag ist der Eintritt ins Museum gratis.
Admission to the museum is free on Sunday.
frei
Am Sonntag ist der Eintritt ins Museum frei.
Admission to the museum is free on Sunday.
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