der Nachteil
Translation
disadvantage, drawback, downside
Examples
Jeder Plan hat Vor- und Nachteile.
Every plan has advantages and disadvantages.
Ein großer Nachteil ist der hohe Preis.
A big disadvantage is the high price.
Er ist finanziell im Nachteil.
He is at a financial disadvantage.
Grammar Patterns
einen Nachteil haben to have a disadvantage This has the disadvantage of being expensive.
im Nachteil sein to be at a disadvantage With this rule, we are at a disadvantage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Minuspunkt (minus point), Schwäche (weakness); Antonyms: Vorteil (advantage), Pluspunkt (plus point)
Etymology
From Nach- (after, behind) + Teil (part). The 'part that is behind' or inferior.
Memory Tips
It's the direct opposite of 'Vorteil' (advantage). 'Vor-' means 'fore-' or 'front', while 'Nach-' means 'after-' or 'behind'.