No. 14,480 in German
kostspielig
Costly; expensive.
In a sentence
Das neue Auto ist sehr kostspielig.
The new car is very expensive.
Here, 'kostspielig' describes the monetary cost, emphasizing that the object (the car) requires a significant financial outlay.
Ein kostspieliger Fehler im Projekt führte zu Verzögerungen.
An expensive mistake in the project led to delays.
In this context, 'kostspielig' refers to the figurative cost, implying the mistake required extra resources such as money or time.
Die kostspielige Reise war dennoch ein einmaliges Erlebnis.
The expensive journey was nevertheless a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
In this case, 'kostspielig' is describing the high price associated with the journey, indicating it was luxurious or high-end.
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