Der Vorteil
Example: Ein großer Vorteil ist, dass das Auto schnell fährt.
Definition
"Der Vorteil" refers to an advantage or benefit that makes a situation or choice better or more favorable. For example, in the phrase "Ein großer Vorteil ist, dass das Auto schnell fährt," it highlights a positive aspect, such as the car's speed being a significant advantage.
Etymology
The word "der Vorteil" comes from the German language, combining 'vor' meaning 'before' or 'ahead' with 'Teil' meaning 'part' or 'share.' Originally, it suggested having a part ahead or being ahead in some respect, which evolved into meaning an advantage or benefit. Did you know? The concept of 'Vorteil' can be traced back to Middle High German, emphasizing a leading or better position.
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"Der Vorteil" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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