Nomen

der Vorteil

advantage, benefit, plus, perk

Das hat viele Vorteile.

This has many advantages.

Er hat einen Vorteil im Spiel.

He has an advantage in the game.

Ein großer Vorteil ist der Preis.

A big advantage is the price.

to have an advantage Das hat viele Vorteile.

to be at an advantage He is at an advantage compared to the others.

to see sth. as an advantage I see that as a big advantage.

Synonyms: Pluspunkt, Nutzen; Antonyms: Nachteil

From 'vor-' (before, in front) + 'Teil' (part). Literally the 'fore-part' or the share one gets in advance, hence an advantage.

Imagine getting the 'fore-part' (vor-Teil) of a deal, which gives you an advantage over others.

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