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cost-effective
Offering good value for money; inexpensive or cheap, often with the positive connotation that the quality is appropriate or good for the price.
Wir suchen eine kostengünstige Lösung für unsere Heizung.
We are looking for a cost-effective solution for our heating.
The word is made up of 'Kosten' (costs) and 'günstig' (favorable / inexpensive). It literally means 'favorable with regard to costs' and emphasizes good value for money.
Wir haben eine kostengünstige Methode zur Herstellung des Produkts entwickelt.
We have developed a cost-effective method for manufacturing the product.
'Kostengünstig' is often used in business or technical contexts. It has a positive connotation and sounds professional.
Für Start-ups ist es wichtig, kostengünstig zu wirtschaften.
For start-ups, it is important to operate cost-effectively.
The adjective often describes abstract things such as a 'Lösung' (solution), an 'Alternative' (alternative), a 'Variante' (variant / option), or a 'Verfahren' (process / method). It is also often combined with verbs like 'produzieren' (to produce) or 'herstellen' (to manufacture).
Diese Software ist eine kostengünstige Alternative zu teuren Programmen.
This software is a cost-effective alternative to expensive programs.
cheap / favorable
Günstig and kostengünstig can both describe an inexpensive offer. Günstig is versatile in everyday use and can simply state that the price is low. Kostengünstig more objectively emphasizes the low costs involved and is therefore especially suitable for a solution or decision with a reasonable balance between price and performance.
Die Verwaltung wählte eine kostengünstige Lösung mit angemessener Qualität.
The administration chose a cost-effective solution with adequate quality.
Die neue Lampe ist günstig und passt gut in unser Wohnzimmer.
The new lamp is inexpensive and fits well in our living room.
