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cheap
/ˈtʃiːp/

cheap

🇺🇸 American English
/tʃip/
🇬🇧 British English
/ˈtʃiːp/
Meaning of cheap

low priced

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cheap

When to use cheap

cheap clothes

günstige Kleidung

cheap shoes

günstige Schuhe

cheap item

günstiger Artikel

cheap price

niedriger Preis

cheap deal

günstiges Angebot

cheap usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

I found a cheap T-shirt in the sale, but the stitching looks weak.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

They sell cheap scarves near the till if you want an extra gift.

Similar words

cheap

Neutral term meaning low in price; basic, general use.

affordable

Highlights that something is within someone’s budget; neutral and often positive.

dirt-cheap

Informal, emphatic term meaning extremely low-priced; can imply poor quality.

budget-friendly

Marketing/colloquial term meaning affordable or suitable for a limited budget.

economical

Implies saving money over time or efficient use of resources rather than low initial price.

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cheapgünstig
shirtHemd
skirtRock
pantsHose
trousersHose
jeansJeanshose
shortskurze Hose

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between cheap / affordable / dirt-cheap / budget-friendly / economical / reasonable

🇬🇧English
cheap

Neutral term meaning low in price; basic, general use.

A1Very Often

This shirt is cheap.

Эта рубашка дешёвая.

🇬🇧English

Highlights that something is within someone’s budget; neutral and often positive.

B1Very Often

They offer affordable housing in the city centre.

Они предлагают доступное жильё в центре города.

D
🇬🇧English
dirt-cheap

Informal, emphatic term meaning extremely low-priced; can imply poor quality.

B1Often

They sold the old phones dirt-cheap.

Они продавали старые телефоны по очень низкой цене.

🇬🇧English

Marketing/colloquial term meaning affordable or suitable for a limited budget.

B1Often

We chose a budget-friendly hotel for our trip.

Мы выбрали бюджетный отель для нашей поездки.

E
🇬🇧English
economical

Implies saving money over time or efficient use of resources rather than low initial price.

B2Often

An economical car will save you money on fuel.

Экономичная машина сэкономит вам деньги на топливе.

🇬🇧English

Suggests a fair or moderate price; less blunt than 'cheap'.

A2Very Often

The price seems reasonable for the size of the flat.

Цена кажется разумной для размера квартиры.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes a good deal — price is low relative to value; positive implication.

B1Often

I picked up these shoes as a real bargain.

Я купил эти туфли по действительно выгодной цене.

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How to pronounce cheap and what this word means

cheap translation: дешёвый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce cheap

/ˈtʃiːp/

cheap translation

дешёвый

cheap examples

I found a cheap T-shirt in the sale, but the stitching looks weak.

cheap transcription

/ˈtʃiːp/, /tʃip/

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cheap meaning: what does it mean?

low priced

cheap pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

cheap is pronounced as /ˈtʃiːp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

cheap definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I found a cheap T-shirt in the sale, but the stitching looks weak. Translation: Я нашёл дешёвую футболку на распродаже, но швы кажутся ненадежными.

Is cheap part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?

Yes, cheap (дешёвый) can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is cheap part of Shopping and Fashion Buying vocabulary?

Yes, cheap (дешёвый) can be learned in the Shopping and Fashion Buying topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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