der Vorzug
Translation
advantage, merit, preference
Examples
Der größte Vorzug des Hotels ist die Lage.
The hotel's greatest advantage is its location.
Sie gab ihm den Vorzug vor den anderen.
She gave him preference over the others.
Er hat viele Vorzüge.
He has many merits.
Grammar Patterns
j-m den Vorzug geben (to give sb. preference) She gave him preference.
der Vorzug von et3 (the advantage of sth.) The advantage of the hotel is the location.
Similar Words
Synonyms: advantage, merit; Antonyms: disadvantage (Nachteil)
Etymology
Composed of 'Vor-' (forward) and 'Zug' (pull). This conveys the sense of pulling something to the front, hence giving it preference or seeing its advantage.
Memory Tips
Think of 'pulling' (Zug) something 'forward' (Vor-) because it has an advantage.