duur
expensive
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/dyːr/
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Cultural Note
The Dutch are known for being price-conscious. 'Goedkoop is duurkoop' (cheap is expensive buying) is a beloved Dutch proverb meaning that buying cheap things ends up costing more. Going Dutch ('going Dutch') — splitting the bill — reflects this practical attitude toward money.
📝 Example Sentences
Amsterdam is een dure stad.
Amsterdam is an expensive city.
Dat is te duur voor mij.
That's too expensive for me.
Goedkoop is duurkoop.
Cheap is expensive (buy cheap, buy twice).
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | duur |
| comparative | duurder |
| predicative | duur |
| superlative | duurst |