günstige

Günstige is a German adjective that conveys the sense of being favorable, advantageous, or inexpensive, depending on context. As the inflected form related to the base adjective günstig, it appears in attributive use before nouns and in various declined forms.

Etymology and meaning: The word derives from Gunst, meaning "favor" or "goodwill," with the suffix -ig forming adjectives. Historically, günstige describes something in one’s favor or under favorable circumstances. In modern usage it commonly means affordable or well-priced, but can also denote favorable terms or conditions more broadly.

Usage and grammar: Günstige is used in attributive position before nouns with appropriate endings, e.g., eine günstige Gelegenheit (a favorable/opportune opportunity), ein günstiger Preis (a favorable/low price), or günstige Angebote (favorable offers). It also appears in fixed phrases such as zu günstigen Konditionen (under favorable terms). In predicative position, the base form is used: Der Preis ist günstig. Inflection follows standard German adjective declension patterns, with endings changing for gender, number, and case (e.g., masculine der günstige Preis, feminine die günstige Gelegenheit, plural günstige Angebote; dative plural zu günstigen Konditionen).

Nuance and related terms: Günstig often implies good value or advantageous terms rather than purely cheapness, though it frequently overlaps with price-related senses. Synonyms include vorteilhaft, preiswert, billig (informal/colloquial), and lohnenswert; antonyms include teuer or ungünstig. In specialized contexts, compounds such as preisgünstig specifically emphasize price attractiveness.

See also: günstig, Preis, Preiswert, Konditionen, Angebot.