Billigare

Billigare is a Swedish adjective in the comparative form of billig, meaning cheaper or lower-priced. It is used when comparing prices or value between two or more items or services. For example, Denna modell är billigare än den andra, or Priset är billigare hos den klicken. It can function in different positions in a sentence, such as billiga or billigare, depending on definiteness and number.

Etymology and grammar: The form billigare follows the standard Swedish pattern for comparatives formed with the suffix -are. The base adjective is billig, and billigare is used to indicate a greater degree of low price. The word is common in everyday language, advertising, and consumer discourse, often appearing with jämförelseord like än (than) to set up a price comparison. As with other Swedish adjectives, billigare agrees with the noun it modifies in attributive position and can appear in definite constructions when combined with determiners, for example den billigare bilen (the cheaper car).

Usage and nuance: While billigare signals a lower price, it does not inherently convey value or quality. A product can be billigare but still meet consumer needs, or be cheaper due to fewer features. In advertising, billigare is frequently used to attract attention to price advantages relative to competitors. It is also used in ordinary speech to compare costs, such as Att köpa denna vara nu är billigare än senare.

See also: billig, billigast, jämförelse, pris.