cheap

• Bezeichnet etwas, das wenig Geld kostet oder von geringer Qualität ist.

Describes something that costs little money or is of low quality.

1. Low costA1formal

   Costing very little money; inexpensive.

   Billig

   • I bought a cheap ticket for the concert.
   • This store sells cheap clothes.
   • The hotel was surprisingly cheap for its location.

   Synonymeaffordablebargainbudgetcut-priceeconomicalinexpensivelow-priced

   Antonymecostlydearexpensivepricey

2. Low qualityA2informal

   Of poor quality or value; not well made.

   Minderwertig

   • The toy broke quickly because it was made of cheap plastic.
   • That cheap watch stopped working after a week.
   • The furniture looks cheap and flimsy.

   Synonymeflimsyinferiorlow-gradepoorsecond-rateshoddytackytawdrytrashy

   Antonymedurableexcellentpremiumqualitysuperior

3. Stingy or miserlyB1informal

   Unwilling to spend money; not generous.

   Geizig

   • He is so cheap that he never tips at restaurants.
   • She is too cheap to buy a new coat even though hers is torn.
   • Don't be cheap; pay your fair share of the bill.

   Synonymeclosefistedmiserlyniggardlyparsimoniouspenny-pinchingstingytighttightfistedungenerous

   Antonymebountifulgenerouslavishliberalmunificent