extortionately

ɪkˈstɔrʃənətli
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Translation of extortionately into German

Adverb

1.

cost

UK
in a way that is unreasonably high or excessive
UK
  • The rent was extortionately high for such a small apartment.Die Miete war unverschämt hoch für so eine kleine Wohnung.
2.

intensity

UK
to an exorbitant degree or extent
UK
  • The prices were extortionately marked up during the holiday season.Die Preise waren während der Feiertage übermäßig erhöht.
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Synonyms and analogies of extortionately in English

Examples of extortionately in a sentence

  • Dining out in the city can be extortionately expensive.
  • The hotel charged extortionately for basic amenities.
  • He was extortionately overcharged for the repairs.

Translations of "extortionately" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adverb
unverschämtadv.

The taxi fare was extortionately inflated after midnight, shocking the passengers.

Der Taxitarif war nach Mitternacht unverschämt hoch, was die Fahrgäste schockte.

The prices at the airport are commonly extortionately marked up for travelers.

Die Preise am Flughafen sind normalerweise unverschämt hoch für Reisende.

They often increase prices extortionately, especially when there's high demand.

Sie erhöhen die Preise oft unverschämt, besonders wenn die Nachfrage hoch ist.

Even though the service was good, the extra fees were charged extortionately.

Obwohl der Service gut war, wurden die Zusatzgebühren unverschämt verlangt.

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Other translations for extortionately:

  • erpresserischadv.
  • unverschämte Preise

extortionately: Examples and translations in context

He was shocked to see the extortionately high costs listed for the repairs.

Er war schockiert, die unverschämt hohen Kosten für die Reparaturen zu sehen.

They bought the old property at an extortionately low price, surprising everyone.

Sie kauften das alte Grundstück zu einem unverschämt niedrigen Preis, was alle überraschte.

During the festival, vendors often sell items extortionately to tourists.

Während des Festivals verkaufen die Händler den Touristen oft unverschämt teure Artikel.

His proposal included extortionately large fees for such basic services.

Sein Vorschlag beinhaltete unverschämt hohe Gebühren für solch grundlegende Dienstleistungen.

She refused to pay the extortionately high bills for the monthly subscription.

Sie weigerte sich, die unverschämt hohen Rechnungen für das monatliche Abonnement zu bezahlen.

It's frustrating how some companies operate extortionately, especially in tough economic times.

Es ist frustrierend, wie manche Unternehmen unverschämt handeln, besonders in schweren wirtschaftlichen Zeiten.

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