premium
gb/pɹˈimiəm/ us/pɹˈimiəm/
B1
English
~ 2100
felár, biztosítási díj, prémium, promóciós ajándék, ráadás
NOUN
B1
1
felár
B1
Usage pattern:
pay a premium for [something]
Consumers are willing to pay a premium for organic vegetables.
A fogyasztók hajlandók felárat fizetni a biozöldségekért.
These seats come at a premium during the holiday season.
Ezekért a helyekért az ünnepi időszakban felárat kell fizetni.
The hotel charges a premium for rooms with a sea view.
Collectors often pay a premium for rare coins.
Premium services include faster delivery and extended warranties.
Learner examples
I paid a premium for fresh fruit.
Felárat fizettem a friss gyümölcsért.
The shop sells coffee at a premium.
A bolt felárral árulja a kávét.
We pay a premium for fast internet.
This ticket is at a premium.
People pay a premium for better seats.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'premium' with 'prize', but 'premium' here means extra cost, not an award.
Meaning
Extra cost for higher quality
Collocations
pay a premium
|at a premium
|premium price
|premium service
|premium product
Synonyms
surcharge (Often used for an added cost, but can carry a negative tone compared to 'premium'.)
|
mark-up (Refers to the increased price above cost, used mostly in retail contexts.)
Antonyms
discount (A reduction in price, opposite of paying extra.)
Themes
business
|shopping
|daily life
|finance
|daily_life
Definition
Money you pay more than usual for better quality or extra service.
An additional amount of money paid for something that is considered to be of better quality, more desirable, or offering extra features.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
pay [an/the] premium
You can reduce your monthly premium by increasing your deductible.
A havi biztosítási díj az önrész növelésével csökkenthető.
The insurance premium is due on the first of every month.
A biztosítási díj minden hónap elsején esedékes.
Car insurance premiums have risen this year.
We offer discounts on premiums for safe drivers.
Learner examples
I pay my car insurance premium every month.
Minden hónapban befizetem az autóbiztosításom díját.
The premium is $50 each month.
A biztosítási díj havi 50 dollár.
She forgot to pay the premium.
His health insurance premium is high.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'premium' with 'claim', but 'claim' is what you request from the insurer after a loss.
Meaning
Payment for insurance coverage
Collocations
insurance premium
|monthly premium
|annual premium
|high premium
Synonyms
fee (A general term for payment for a service; less specific to insurance.)
Antonyms
payout (Money paid out by the insurance company, opposite of the payment made by the insured.)
Themes
business
|finance
|law
Definition
Money you pay an insurance company regularly so they will cover possible losses or damage.
A regular sum of money that someone pays to an insurance company for protection against possible future loss or damage.
B1
3
prémium
B2
They launched a premium version of the software with extra tools.
Kiadták a szoftver prémium verzióját extra eszközökkel.
This is our premium coffee blend made from selected beans.
Ez a prémium kávékeverékünk, válogatott kávészemekből.
Premium fabrics were used in the design of the dress.
Learner examples
This phone is a premium model.
Ez a telefon prémium modell.
We stayed in a premium hotel room.
Prémium hotelszobában szálltunk meg.
The shop sells premium tea.
Meaning
Of superior quality or value
Collocations
premium brand
|premium quality
|premium features
Synonyms
luxury (Emphasizes exclusivity and comfort, often more expensive.)
|
high-end (Informal term for products of superior quality and price.)
Antonyms
basic (Simple and without extra features; opposite of premium quality.)
Themes
shopping
|marketing
|business
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very good quality; better than most others.
Describing something that is of higher quality, value, or status than usual, often with a higher price.
NOUN
B2
4
ráadás
B1
The cereal box includes a toy as a premium.
A gabonapehely dobozában promóciós ajándékként egy játék is található.
Customers who sign up this month will receive a free mug as a premium.
Azok az ügyfelek, akik ebben a hónapban regisztrálnak, promóciós ajándékként ingyen bögrét kapnak.
Premiums are often used in promotional campaigns.
Learner examples
The toy was a premium in the cereal box.
A gabonapehely dobozában lévő játék promóciós ajándék volt.
I got a pen as a premium when I bought the book.
Promóciós ajándékként kaptam egy tollat, amikor megvettem a könyvet.
They give a cup as a premium with coffee.
Meaning
Gift given as incentive or reward
Collocations
free premium
|offer a premium
Synonyms
bonus (A reward given in addition to what is expected, often in work or sales contexts.)
Themes
marketing
|shopping
|business
|communication
|daily_life
Definition
A free or cheap gift you get when you buy something.
Something given free or at low cost as a reward or incentive to buy a product or to encourage customer loyalty.
Grammar
Dictionary form
premium
IPA
GB/pɹˈimiəm/
US/pɹˈimiəm/
Syllables & stress
premi - um (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (premi)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: premium
- Plural: premiums
Word family
Forms
premiums
noun
Expressions
at a premium
1/ˈæt ə pɹˈimiəm/
fixed phrase
In short supply and more valuable or expensive
Not enough of something, so it costs more or is hard to get.
Examples
- Parking spaces are at a premium in the city center.
- In summer, good beach rentals are at a premium.
pay a premium
1/pˈeɪ ə pɹˈimiəm/
fixed phrase
Pay more than usual for something desirable or scarce
To spend more money than normal because something is better or hard to get.
Examples
- People are willing to pay a premium for fresh, local produce.
- You’ll have to pay a premium if you want tickets near the stage.