German Phrase
Der Standardversand ist kostenlos.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that the regular (standard) shipping option does not cost any money. It is a typical statement you’ll see on online shop checkout pages or hear in customer‑service conversations.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to inform a customer that the default shipping method is free of charge, for example on product pages, in order confirmations, or when answering a shipping‑cost question.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DerStandardversandistkostenlos.
Der (definite article)
‘Der’ is the masculine nominative singular definite article, used here because ‘Standardversand’ is a masculine noun.
Standardversand (noun)
A compound noun formed from ‘Standard’ + ‘Versand’; it means ‘standard shipping’. As a masculine noun it takes the article ‘der’ and the verb in singular form.
ist (sein)
‘ist’ is the 3rd‑person singular present of ‘sein’ (to be) and links the subject with the predicate adjective.
kostenlos (predicative adjective)
When used predicatively after ‘sein’, the adjective stays in its base form without an ending.
🗨In Conversation
Wie viel kostet der Versand?
How much does the shipping cost?
Der Standardversand ist kostenlos.
Standard shipping is free.
✕Common Mistakes
Der Standardversand sind kostenlos.
‘Versand’ is singular, so the verb must be ‘ist’, not ‘sind’.
Der Standardversand ist kostenloses.
After ‘sein’, the adjective stays in its base form; do not add the –es ending.
Der Standardversand ist kostenfrei.
While grammatically correct, ‘kostenfrei’ sounds formal and is less common in everyday marketing copy.
↔Alternatives
Der Versand ist kostenlos.
The shipping is free.
Der Standardversand kostet nichts.
The standard shipping costs nothing.
Der Standardversand ist gratis.
Standard shipping is gratis.
Cultural Tip
In German e‑commerce ‘Standardversand’ usually means delivery within 3‑5 business days. ‘Kostenlos’ is the most common marketing word; ‘gratis’ sounds a bit informal, while ‘kostenfrei’ is perfectly correct but less frequently used in ads. Always check the fine print – sometimes only orders above a certain amount qualify for the free standard shipping.