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bargain
A colloquial expression for a product or service that you can buy at a particularly low price, well below its normal value.
Die Ledertasche für 30 Euro war ein echtes Schnäppchen.
The leather bag for 30 euros was a real bargain.
The word 'Schnäppchen' (bargain) comes from the verb 'schnappen' (to snatch/grab). Figuratively, it describes a deal that is so good that you have to quickly 'schnappen' (grab) it before it is gone.
Diese Kamera war so günstig, die musste ich einfach schnappen.
This camera was so cheap, I simply had to grab it.
'Schnäppchen' (bargain) is a colloquial word. In more formal contexts, for example in a business report, you would be more likely to speak of a 'günstiges Angebot' (good deal) or a 'preiswerte Akquisition' (cost-effective acquisition).
Komm, wir gehen in die Stadt und jagen ein paar Schnäppchen.
Come on, let's go into town and hunt for a few bargains.
To emphasize how good the deal was, 'Schnäppchen' (bargain) is often combined with adjectives like 'echt' (real), 'wahr' (true), or 'richtig' (proper/real).
Der gebrauchte Tisch für nur 10 Euro war ein richtiges Schnäppchen.
The used table for only 10 euros was a real bargain.
The act of taking advantage of a good deal is often expressed with the fixed phrases 'ein Schnäppchen machen' (to get a bargain) or 'ein Schnäppchen schlagen' (to snap up a bargain).
Auf dem Flohmarkt habe ich mit dieser alten Lampe ein super Schnäppchen gemacht.
At the flea market, I got a great bargain with this old lamp.
offer / deal
'das Angebot' and 'das Schnäppchen' can both refer to something you can buy cheaply. 'Das Angebot' is more neutral and is often used in advertising or stores when a product is being sold at a specific price. 'Das Schnäppchen' sounds more colloquial and emphasizes that the price is especially good, almost like a lucky find. They can be confused because a good offer can be a bargain. But 'Schnäppchen' evaluates the price more strongly, while 'Angebot' can also simply be a sales promotion.
Meine Nachbarin hat auf dem Flohmarkt ein echtes Schnäppchen gemacht.
My neighbor found a real bargain at the flea market.
Im Möbelhaus gilt das Angebot nur noch bis Samstag.
At the furniture store, the special offer is only valid until Saturday.