ADJECTIVE

kostenlos/ˈkɔstn̩loːs/free of charge; gratis; at no cost

kostenlos is a German adjective that means free of charge, gratis, or at no cost. It is pronounced /ˈkɔstn̩loːs/.

Definitions

1.not requiring payment; free of charge(general, services, goods)

a.provided without payment or cost

Die Teilnahme am Kurs ist kostenlos.—Participation in the course is free of charge.

b.not costing anything for the user

Kinder erhalten kostenlosen Eintritt ins Museum.—Children get free admission to the museum.

Adjective Forms

Positivekostenlos

Frequently asked questions

What does "kostenlos" mean in English?
"kostenlos" means free of charge, gratis, or at no cost. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "kostenlos"?
"kostenlos" is pronounced /ˈkɔstn̩loːs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "kostenlos"?
"kostenlos" is a adjective in German.

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