Vorziehen
Example: Ich ziehe es vor, morgens früh zu arbeiten.
Definition
"Vorziehen" means to prefer or choose one option over another, often indicating a personal preference or priority. For example, in the phrase "Ich ziehe es vor, morgens früh zu arbeiten," it expresses a preference for working early in the morning.
Etymology
The word "vorziehen" comes from the German prefix "vor-" meaning 'before' or 'in front' and the verb "ziehen," meaning 'to pull' or 'to draw.' Combined, it originally suggested pulling something forward or ahead, which evolved into the figurative sense of preferring or prioritizing something.
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"Vorziehen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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