German Phrase
Der Expressversand kostet extra.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that choosing the express shipping option will require an additional fee beyond the base price. It is a straightforward, factual statement often seen on invoices or product pages.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are discussing delivery options with a customer, writing product descriptions, or answering questions about shipping costs in a shop, online store, or logistics context.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DerExpressversandkostetextra.
Der (definite article)
Masculine nominative singular article used before a masculine noun.
Expressversand (noun)
Compound masculine noun (der Versand) meaning 'express shipping'.
kostet (verb)
Third‑person singular present of kosten – ‘to cost’, agrees with the singular subject.
extra (adverb)
Adverb meaning ‘in addition, extra’, placed after the verb to modify the cost.
🗨In Conversation
Wie lange dauert die Lieferung?
How long does the delivery take?
Der Expressversand kostet extra.
Express shipping costs extra.
✕Common Mistakes
Der Expressversand kosten extra.
The verb must be conjugated to match the singular subject; *Der Expressversand kostet* is correct, *kosten* is plural.
Der Expressversand kostet extraes.
*extra* is an indeclinable adverb; it does not take endings.
Die Expressversand kostet extra.
If you refer to multiple shipping options, you would use *die*; here the subject is singular, so *der* is required.
↔Alternatives
Der Schnellversand ist kostenpflichtig.
The fast shipping is chargeable.
Der Expressversand ist nicht im Preis inbegriffen.
Express shipping is not included in the price.
Für Expressversand fällt ein Aufpreis an.
An extra surcharge applies for express shipping.
Cultural Tip
German e‑commerce sites are required to be transparent about additional fees. The word *extra* is commonly used in advertisements and invoices, but you will also see *Aufpreis* or *zusätzliche Kosten*. Keep the tone neutral; avoid overly promotional language when stating fees.