pahalı vs değerli
Turkish word comparison
Listen to pahalı
Listen to değerli
| pahalı | değerli |
|---|---|
pa-HA-lı adjective | deh-ĞER-lee adjective |
| expensive; costing a lot of money | valuable; precious |
How they differ
"Değerli" does not mean expensive by itself; it means something has high value, importance, or preciousness. It can overlap with "pahalı" when an item is expensive because it is valuable, but it also often refers to sentimental or personal worth, which "pahalı" does not express.
When to use each
When to use pahalı: Use "pahalı" when the main point is the price or cost of something.
When to use değerli: Use "değerli" when you want to say something is important, precious, or worth a lot beyond money.
Side-by-side examples
- Bu saat çok pahalı.
(This watch is very expensive.) - Bu saat çok değerli.
(This watch is very valuable.)
Register & nuance: "Değerli" is neutral and very common, but its meaning is broader than "pahalı" and often sounds more appreciative or respectful.