adjective
cheap, inexpensive
A1
billig: adjective meaning “cheap” or “inexpensive.” Gradable (comparative billiger, superlative am billigsten). Often contrasts with teuer. Can be neutral (affordable) or negative (poor quality) depending on context. Used attributively and predicatively. No reflexivity or special preposition. Commonly used in shopping contexts.
Examples
Das Kleid war billig, obwohl es gut aussah, sodass viele Kunden es kauften.
The dress was cheap, although it looked good, so many customers bought it.
Diese Schuhe sind günstig und billig.
These shoes are affordable and inexpensive.
Das Hemd ist sehr billig.
The shirt is very cheap.
Details
Mnemonics
imagine a price tag with the word 'billig' and a tiny number
bill-ig — think 'bill' is small so price is small
Notes
Comparative often used: billiger, superlative: am billigsten. Be careful: 'billig' can sound slightly pejorative (poor quality) depending on context.