plus
In addition to something; together with something that is added to the total.
EXAMPLE
Das Zimmer kostet 800 Euro plus Nebenkosten.
The room costs 800 euros plus additional costs.
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Meanings
plus
Increased by; indicates addition. In this use, “plus” is a conjunction.
EXAMPLE
Zwei plus drei ist fünf.
Two plus three is five.
Usage tips
Sentence pattern
“Plus” usually comes after a base amount or quantity and introduces the additional item. This pattern is especially common in prices and cost breakdowns.
EXAMPLE
Die Gruppe besteht aus zwölf Kindern plus zwei Betreuern.
The group consists of twelve children plus two supervisors.
Typical collocations
Common combinations include “plus Mehrwertsteuer” (plus VAT), “plus Versandkosten” (plus shipping costs), “plus Gebühren” (plus fees), and “plus Nebenkosten” (plus additional costs). These additions are usually placed directly after the stated price.
EXAMPLE
Der Eintritt kostet 25 Euro plus Gebühren.
Admission costs 25 euros plus fees.
Price statements
“Plus” often appears in offers, invoices, and business price statements. This makes it clear that the stated base price does not yet include all additional costs.
EXAMPLE
Das Gerät kostet 1.200 Euro plus Mehrwertsteuer.
The device costs 1,200 euros plus VAT.
In real life
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