Gratis

Hi,

I was wondering how frequently the word 'gratis' (meaning: free) is used. I never hear it anymore.

Is there a difference between British and American usage here? I don't know.

I know it's in the dictionary, yet I've never heard anyone say it – not that I know of, anyway.

There's the set phrase 'free, gratis and for nothing', which I also never hear anymore

I hear it from time to time in the Pacific Northwest of the US.

Thanks guys. The reason I asked was because the English word 'free' (no costs) translates into Dutch as 'gratis', which is pronounced /'xra.tIs/. Nothing special, of course. However, when considering that Dutch people would think it very unlikely that 'gratis' can be translated directly into English, it makes it interesting to learn more about these words. Especially in classroom situations, it i

dokterjokkebrokI was wondering how frequently the word 'gratis' (meaning: free) is used.

Once in a great while I hear it. It's not very common here, but people do seem to know what it means.

CJ

anyway, you can hear the word 'gratis' very often when you're in Indonesia.

MeiQiuanyway, you can hear the word 'gratis' very often when you're in Indonesia.

Yes. Probably because of Dutch influences.