Example: Ik drink bij voorkeur koffie in de ochtend.
Definition
"Bij voorkeur" is an adverbial phrase in Dutch used to indicate a preference for something over other options, often expressing what someone likes or chooses most. For example, "Ik drink bij voorkeur koffie in de ochtend" means "I preferably drink coffee in the morning."
Translations
preferably
preferiblemente
preferentment
de préférence
vorzugsweise
preferibilmente
preferencialmente
Etymology
The phrase "bij voorkeur" originates from Dutch, combining "bij" meaning "by" or "with," and "voorkeur" meaning "preference." "Voorkeur" itself comes from "voor" (meaning "before") and "keuren" (meaning "to choose"), thus literally suggesting 'choosing before others.' Did you know that "voorkeur" reflects the idea of selecting something ahead of alternatives?
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"Bij voorkeur" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used expressions.
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