der Nachteil
Translation
disadvantage, drawback, downside
Examples
Jeder Plan hat Vor- und Nachteile.
Every plan has advantages and disadvantages.
Ein großer Nachteil ist der hohe Preis.
A big disadvantage is the high price.
Er ist finanziell im Nachteil.
He is at a financial disadvantage.
Grammar Patterns
einen Nachteil haben to have a disadvantage This has the disadvantage of being expensive.
im Nachteil sein to be at a disadvantage With this rule, we are at a disadvantage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Minuspunkt (minus point), Schwäche (weakness); Antonyms: Vorteil (advantage), Pluspunkt (plus point)
Etymology
Composed of Nach- (after, behind) + Teil (part). The 'part that comes after' or is less favorable.
Memory Tips
Remember it as the opposite of 'Vorteil' (advantage). Think of 'Vor' as 'pro' and 'Nach' as being 'against' or a negative aspect.