der Standortnachteil
Translation
locational disadvantage, disadvantage of a location
Examples
Die hohen Steuern sind ein großer Standortnachteil.
The high taxes are a major locational disadvantage.
Wir müssen diesen Standortnachteil ausgleichen.
We have to compensate for this locational disadvantage.
Grammar Patterns
to be/represent ((a locational disadvantage)) The high transport costs represent a locational disadvantage.
Similar Words
Standortproblem (location problem), Schwäche (weakness); Antonyms: Standortvorteil
Etymology
Composed of 'Standort' (location) and 'Nachteil' (disadvantage).
Memory Tips
Think of a location that has a 'Nachteil' (disadvantage) compared to others. The opposite of 'Vorteil' (advantage).