das Pro und Contra
Translation
pros and cons, for and against
Examples
Wir müssen das Pro und Contra abwägen.
We have to weigh the pros and cons.
Was sind die Pros und Contras?
What are the pros and cons?
Grammar Patterns
to weigh the pros and cons ((of sth.)) We have to weigh the pros and cons of this decision.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vorteile und Nachteile (advantages and disadvantages), Für und Wider (for and against)
Etymology
Directly from Latin 'pro' (for) and 'contra' (against).
Memory Tips
It's exactly the same as 'pros and cons' in English. The Latin origin makes it easy to remember.