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Pronunciation / Transliteration: sastā
"यह कमीज़ बहुत सस्ती है।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Costing very little money or less than is standard or expected.
"They managed to find a cheap hotel near the city center." - 2
Of low quality, inferior, or made with poor materials.
"The plastic handle broke because it was made of cheap material."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'chepe' meaning 'bargain' or 'purchase', originating from Old English 'cēap' meaning 'barter, trade, business'. Over centuries, the meaning shifted from 'pertaining to trade' to 'low in price' as goods bought readily were considered inexpensive.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cheap" is said worldwide
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bon marché
Transliteration: bɔ̃ maʁ.ʃe
"Ces chaussures sont bon marché."
billig
Transliteration: ˈbɪlɪç
"Der Mantel war sehr billig."
economico
Transliteration: e.koˈnɔ.mi.ko
"Ho trovato un ristorante economico."
barato
Transliteration: baˈɾato
"Este teléfono es bastante barato."
barato
Transliteration: baˈɾatu
"Comprei um livro barato."
सस्ता
Transliteration: sastā
"यह कमीज़ बहुत सस्ती है।"
便宜
Transliteration: piányi
"这家店的东西很便宜。"
싸다
Transliteration: ssada
"이 과일은 가격이 참 싸다."
安い
Transliteration: yasui
"この時計はとても安いです。"
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