die Bevorzugung
Translation
preference, favouritism, preferential treatment
Examples
Die Bevorzugung bestimmter Schüler ist unfair.
The favouritism towards certain students is unfair.
Er erhielt eine klare Bevorzugung bei der Beförderung.
He received clear preferential treatment in the promotion.
Grammar Patterns
the favouritism ((towards sb./sth.)) The favouritism towards his son was obvious.
the preference ((for sb./sth.)) The preference for large projects is criticised.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Präferenz, die Begünstigung; Antonyms: die Benachteiligung, die Diskriminierung
Etymology
From the verb 'bevorzugen' (to prefer). Composed of 'be-' (prefix), 'vor' (before), and 'Zug' (pull). Literally, 'a pulling before others'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'pulling' (Zug) someone 'before' (vor) others, giving them preferential treatment.