Dutch · Shopping & Money
duur
expensive
Beginneradjective
Definition
Costing a lot of money.
Example
Die auto is erg duur.
That car is very expensive.
Etymology
'Duur' comes from Old Dutch 'duro', which has roots in Proto-Germanic '*duraz', meaning dear or valuable, preserving its negative connotation of high cost.
How & Where It’s Used
'Duur' is commonly used in informal and formal discussions regarding pricing and value, understood universally in Dutch culture.