Duurder

Duurder is the comparative form of the Dutch adjective duur, meaning more expensive or higher in price. It is used to compare two or more items, costs, or prices. The base word duur refers to something that costs money or requires a high price, while duurder expresses a higher degree of cost.

Formation and grammar: duurder is formed by adding the suffix -der to the stem duur. The corresponding superlative is duurste. In sentences the comparative typically appears before the noun when describing the attribute (een duurdere auto) and after a form of zijn or geworden when describing a state (de auto is duurder; de prijs is duurder geworden). When making a direct comparison, Dutch commonly uses the word dan: X is duurder dan Y. Comparisons with niet zo duur als or even duur als are also common.

Usage and nuance: duurder is used across Dutch-speaking regions, including the Netherlands and Flanders. It can describe price increases over time, variations between products, or relative value. It is possible to say a noun phrase like een duurdere versie (a more expensive version) or een auto die duurder is dan een andere (a car that is more expensive than another). Context often determines whether duurder refers to absolute cost or perceived value.

Related terms: duur (expensive), goedkoop (inexpensive/cheap), prijs (price). The concept of duurder is central to price comparisons, budgeting, and consumer language in Dutch.