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fee-based
Describes a service, product, or access for which a fee or payment is required. It is the opposite of 'kostenlos' (free of charge) or 'gratis' (free).
Der Parkplatz direkt vor dem Eingang ist kostenpflichtig.
The parking lot directly in front of the entrance is fee-based.
The word is made up of 'Kosten' (costs) and the ending '-pflichtig' (subject to an obligation). The ending '-pflichtig' means that something is an obligation or required. 'Kostenpflichtig' (fee-based) therefore literally means that there is an obligation to pay costs.
Die Nutzung des Premium-Bereichs ist kostenpflichtig.
Use of the premium area is fee-based.
As an adjective, 'kostenpflichtig' (fee-based) can come before a noun or at the end of a sentence with 'sein' (to be). Both uses are very common.
Das ist ein kostenpflichtiger Service.
That is a fee-based service.
This word is often used for services or access. Typical combinations are: 'ein kostenpflichtiger Anruf' (a chargeable call), 'ein kostenpflichtiger Inhalt' (fee-based content), 'ein kostenpflichtiges Abonnement' (a paid subscription), or 'eine kostenpflichtige Hotline' (a chargeable hotline).
Viele Zeitungen bieten online kostenpflichtige Artikel an.
Many newspapers offer fee-based articles online.
free
'kostenlos' and 'kostenpflichtig' are opposites. 'kostenlos' means that you do not have to pay anything. 'kostenpflichtig' means that you have to pay a fee or a price. Both words are often used for offers, services, apps, courses, or access. The distinction is practical: if something is 'kostenlos', there are no costs; if it is 'kostenpflichtig', you have to pay for it.
Der Zugang zu den Spezialübungen ist kostenpflichtig.
Access to the special exercises requires a fee.
Die App ist kostenlos, deshalb lädt Anna sie sofort herunter.
The app is free, so Anna downloads it right away.