Vorteile
The English phrase 'advantages' is translated into German as Vorteile.
Vorteile refers to positive features or benefits that make something better or more useful than another option.
Which one should you use?
The direct antonym for Vorteile is Nachteile, which means 'disadvantages'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is Vorteil, while Vorteile is the plural form. In the dative plural case, the word takes an additional -n ending, becoming den Vorteilen.
Did you know?
- In German, you can express having an advantage by saying you have 'die Nase vorn', which literally translates to 'having the nose in front'.
- The word Vorteil is built from vor meaning 'before' and Teil meaning 'part' or 'share'. It literally describes the act of taking the first or best share of something.
- The word Vorteil is often paired with the verb haben (to have), but to say 'to take advantage of something', Germans often use ausnutzen, which can also mean 'to exploit'.
Examples in context
- Das sind die Vorteile.These are the advantages.This sentence is useful for identifying specific advantages.Tatoeba #1945884 by al_ex_an_der, translation #13447390 by rul
- Was sind die Vorteile?What are the advantages?This sentence is useful for asking about the advantages.Tatoeba #3345068 by freddy1, translation #8341149 by CK
- Es gibt viele Vorteile.There are a lot of advantages.This sentence is useful for stating that many advantages exist.Tatoeba #2690079 by kolonjano, translation #8983718 by sundown
- Die Vorteile einer beruflichen Weiterbildung sind zahlreich und vielfältig.The advantages of professional development are numerous and diverse.
- Die Nutzung von erneuerbarer Energie hat viele Vorteile für die Umwelt.The use of renewable energy has many advantages for the environment.
- Der neue Firmenstandort bietet viele Pluspunkte wie eine gute Anbindung an öffentliche Verkehrsmittel.The new company location offers many advantages, such as convenient access to public transportation.
- Ein großer Vorteil von Elektroautos ist ihre Umweltfreundlichkeit.A major advantage of electric cars is their environmental friendliness.
- Die neue Eisdiele in unserer Nachbarschaft hat viele Pluspunkte: leckeres Eis und freundliches Personal!The new ice cream parlor in our neighborhood has many advantages: delicious ice cream and friendly staff!
- Die Stärken dieses Produkts liegen in seiner Langlebigkeit und seinem attraktiven Design.The advantages of this product lie in its durability and attractive design.
- 28 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing the benefits of working from home.
- FelixWas sind die Vorteile vom Homeoffice?What are the advantages of working from home?
- LauraMan spart viel Zeit beim Pendeln.You save a lot of time commuting.
- FelixDas sind echte Vorteile für uns.Those are real advantages for us.
- LauraStimmt, ich bin viel entspannter.True, I am much more relaxed.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
