Profitieren
Example: Viele Unternehmen profitieren von neuen Technologien im Alltag.
Definition
"Profitieren" means to gain an advantage or benefit from something, often as a result of specific conditions or actions. For example, many companies profit from new technologies in everyday life, using them to improve efficiency and competitiveness.
Etymology
The word "profitieren" comes from the Latin 'proficere,' meaning 'to make progress' or 'to benefit.' It entered German through French influence, where 'profiter' means to take advantage or benefit. Did you know that the root of "profitieren" is also related to the English word 'profit,' highlighting its connection to gaining benefits or advantages?
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"Profitieren" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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