Translation of German word "Vorteil" to English
derVorteil
/ˈfɔʁtɐɪl/
Meaning
NounAny condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable or chance to success, or to any desired end.
How to use
The masculine noun Vorteil ('advantage / benefit / profit') declines regularly (plural Vorteile). It is the antonym of Nachteil. The related adjective is vorteilhaft (advantageous).
🇬🇧 English
Vorteil
Example
Die neue Maschine hat viele Vorteile.
The new machine has many advantages.
Der Vorteil der neuen App ist ihre Benutzerfreundlichkeit.
The advantage of the new app is its user-friendliness.
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Common phrases
- im Vorteil sein— to have / be at an advantage (dative state)
- einen Vorteil bringen— to bring an advantage
- Wettbewerbsvorteil— competitive advantage (related)
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Frequency rank: #552 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "der Vorteil"?▼
The German word "der Vorteil" is defined as: "Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable or chance to success, or to any desired end."
What does the German word "der Vorteil" mean?▼
The German word "der Vorteil" means "Vorteil" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ein Vorteil der neuen Technologie ist ihre Leistung." (which translates as "The new machine has many advantages.").
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