Adverb
umsonst
Pronunciation: /ʊmˈzɔnst/
free of charge, gratis
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Meanings
Adverb
- free of charge, gratis
- in vain, without success
- for nothing; for the sake of doing it (without expecting reply)
Example sentence
Warum zahlen, wenn man es umsonst bekommen kann?
Why pay when you can get it for free?
Usage
- umsonst bekommen — get something free of charge
- umsonst warten — wait in vain; context distinguishes free from unsuccessful
Kinder unter sechs Jahren fahren hier umsonst mit.
Children under six travel free here.