This is the 521st most frequent Dutch word.
duurder
"More expensive."
Here, 'duurder' is used as a comparative adjective to express that the current car has a higher cost than the one owned previously.
Ik heb een auto gekocht, maar deze is veel duurder dan mijn vorige.
I bought a car, but this one is much more expensive than my previous one.
In this sentence, 'duurder' indicates an increase in price or value over a period, emphasizing a comparative change in the cost.
De huizen in deze wijk zijn duurder geworden door de verbeteringen in infrastructuur.
The houses in this neighborhood have become more expensive due to improvements in infrastructure.
Here, 'duurder' is used in a comparative sense to illustrate a seasonal difference in price for coastal vacations.