German Phrase
DSL ist oft am günstigsten.
Meaning
The sentence states that DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) is frequently the cheapest option among internet connections. It emphasizes a general tendency rather than an absolute rule.
When to use
Use this phrase when comparing broadband options (DSL, Kabel, LTE, etc.) and you want to point out that, in most cases, DSL offers the lowest price.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DSListoftamgünstigsten
sein (ist)
The verb 'sein' is irregular; in the present tense third person singular it becomes 'ist'.
oft
Adverb meaning 'often' and usually placed before the verb or after it for emphasis.
Superlative with 'am ...sten'
To form the superlative of an adjective, use 'am' + adjective stem + 'sten' (or 'sten' after a vowel change).
günstig → günstigsten
The adjective 'günstig' (cheap/affordable) becomes 'günstigsten' in the superlative form.
🗨In Conversation
Welcher Internetanschluss ist am günstigsten?
Which internet connection is the cheapest?
DSL ist oft am günstigsten.
DSL is often the cheapest.
✕Common Mistakes
DSL ist oft am günstigste.
The superlative needs the ending '-sten' after 'am'.
DSL ist oftes am günstigsten.
‘oft’ is an adverb and does not change form.
DSL ist oft am günstigste.
When using the 'am ...sten' construction, the adjective must end with '-sten', not '-ste'.
↔Alternatives
DSL ist häufig am preiswertesten.
DSL is frequently the most affordable.
DSL kostet meistens am wenigsten.
DSL usually costs the least.
Meistens ist DSL am billigsten.
Most of the time, DSL is the cheapest.
Cultural Tip
In Germany, DSL has been the backbone of home broadband for decades. While cable and fiber are gaining ground, many price‑comparison sites still list DSL as the most budget‑friendly option, especially in rural areas where fiber isn’t yet available. When using the superlative, native speakers often add 'oft' or 'häufig' to soften the claim, indicating it’s a common trend rather than an absolute fact.