Vorziehen
Example: Ich ziehe es vor, morgens früh zu arbeiten.
Definition
"vorziehen" means to prefer or choose one option over another, often implying a deliberate decision to prioritize something. For example, in the phrase 'Ich ziehe es vor, morgens früh zu arbeiten,' it means preferring to work early in the morning rather than at a different time.
Etymology
The German verb "vorziehen" comes from the prefix "vor-" meaning 'before' or 'forward' and the verb "ziehen" meaning 'to pull' or 'to draw.' Originally, it conveyed the idea of pulling something forward in time or priority. Did you know? This word metaphorically extends the physical act of pulling forward to the abstract concept of preference or prioritization.
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"Vorziehen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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