Preiswertes

Preiswertes is a German adjective form used to describe something that offers a favorable balance between price and quality or usefulness. In practice, it denotes value for money rather than merely being inexpensive. The term is often used in consumer and marketing contexts to indicate that a product or service delivers adequate or good performance relative to its price.

Morphology and usage. Preiswert derives from Preis (price) and wert (worth). The form preiswertes appears before neuter nouns in nominative or accusative case when there is no definite article or when an indefinite article is used, for example: ein preiswertes Angebot or preiswertes Produkt. With a definite article, the common attributive form is preiswerte, as in das preiswerte Angebot. The expression does not specify a fixed price level; it focuses on the perceived value relative to cost.

Nuance and context. Preiswertes can describe items that are not premium but offer dependable quality, durability, or useful features for their price. It is distinct from terms like billig (cheap) or teuer (expensive); preiswert emphasizes a favorable price-performance ratio. In marketing, it's frequently paired with phrases like Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis to highlight overall efficiency.

Related concepts. Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, Kosteneffizienz, and Total Cost of Ownership are related ideas used to assess whether a purchase is truly preiswert over time. The evaluation of what counts as preiswert can be subjective and depend on expectations, usage, and long-term costs.

See also: Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, Kosteneffizienz, Total Cost of Ownership.