gratis

/ˈɡʁaːtɪs/

adjective B1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Meaning

gratis is the most casual, common word for "free," like free samples; gebührenfrei specifically means free of fees in an administrative sense.

Similar in other languages

Portuguese

grátis is the Portuguese word for the same thing — both mean "free of charge."

Portuguese

gratuito is the Portuguese word for the same thing — both mean "free of charge."

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adjective

Last updated 2026-09-25