die Benachteiligung
Translation
disadvantage, discrimination, handicap, prejudice
Examples
Das Gesetz verbietet die Benachteiligung von Minderheiten.
The law prohibits discrimination against minorities.
Sie kämpft gegen soziale Benachteiligung.
She is fighting against social disadvantage.
Grammar Patterns
the disadvantage of sb. ((von+3)) The disadvantage of women is a problem.
to fight against sth. ((gegen+4)) She is fighting against discrimination.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Diskriminierung (discrimination), Ungerechtigkeit (injustice); Antonyms: Bevorzugung (favoritism), Begünstigung (favoring)
Etymology
From the verb 'benachteiligen' (to disadvantage) + the nominalization suffix '-ung'. The verb itself comes from 'be-' + 'Nachteil' (disadvantage).
Memory Tips
See the connection to 'Nachteil' (disadvantage). The '-ung' ending makes it the *act* or *state* of being at a disadvantage.