kostenfreie

Kostenfreie is an attributive German adjective meaning free of charge. It indicates that no costs are due for a product, service, or entitlement. The form is used before a noun, for example kostenfreie Lieferung or kostenfreier Zugang.

Etymology and related terms: The word combines Kosten (costs) and frei (free). It is related to kostenfrei, kostenlos, gratis and umsonst. In everyday language kostenfrei is somewhat more formal than kostenlos or gratis and tends to appear in written, contractual, or official contexts as well as marketing statements.

Usage: Kostenfreie is used to describe items or terms that incur no price. Common constructions include kostenfreie Lieferung (free shipping), kostenfreie Nutzung (free use), oder eine kostenfreie Testphase (a free testing period). It is also seen in phrases like versandkostenfrei, where the shipping is free. While kostenfrei and kostenlos are often interchangeable, kostenfrei carries a slightly more formal or precise connotation, especially in contracts and notices.

Declension and examples: As an attributive adjective, kostenfrei agrees with the noun’s gender and case. Examples: die kostenfreie Lieferung, der kostenfreie Versand, das kostenfreie Angebot, die kostenfreien Lieferungen. In everyday advertising and product pages, sowohl kostenfreie als auch kostenlose Formulierungen können vorkommen.

See also: Kosten, Kostenfreiheit, Kostenpflichtig, Frei, Unentgeltlich, Gratis.