der Vorzug

Plural: die Vorzüge
Based on: vorziehen
Noun
  1. the merit, the advantage, the plus
  2. the advantage, the preference
1.

the merit, the advantage, the plus

(Used mainly for features, not in context of what someone did.)
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2.

the advantage, the preference

(In the sense of "giving" something the advantage, choosing one over the other. Usually in the phrasing "den Vorzug geben".)
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How to say “to prefer” in German

The main translation of "to prefer" in German is "bevorzugen". But it's neither the only nor the most common choice. Today, we'll learn what Germans prefer.

Vocab: vorziehen, bevorzugen, lieber

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How many meanings does the German word 'Vorzug' have?

Vorzug has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the merit, the advantage, the plus, 2. the advantage, the preference.

What is the gender of 'Vorzug'?

der

What is the plural of 'Vorzug'?

die Vorzüge

What is 'Vorzug' related to?

The word 'Vorzug' is related to vorziehen.

Where can I learn more about 'Vorzug'?

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How to say “to prefer” in German
The main translation of "to prefer" in German is "bevorzugen". But it's neither the only nor the most common choice. Today, we'll learn what Germans prefer.
Vocab: vorziehen, bevorzugen, lieber
Read article