Adjektiv

begünstigt

favoured, privileged, advantageous, conducive

Er ist in einer begünstigten Position.

He is in a favoured position.

Das milde Klima begünstigt den Weinanbau.

The mild climate favours viticulture.

to favour ((sth.)) The climate favours the growth of grapes.

Synonyms: vorteilhaft, privilegiert; Antonyms: benachteiligt, ungünstig

From the prefix 'be-' (to make) + the noun 'Gunst' (favour). Literally means 'to be made favourable'.

'Gunst' sounds a bit like 'guest'. A favoured guest receives special treatment, which is an advantageous ('begünstigt') position.

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