die Präferenz
Translation
preference, priority
Examples
Ich habe eine klare Präferenz für Tee.
I have a clear preference for tea.
Welche Präferenzen haben Sie bei der Farbauswahl?
What are your preferences in the color selection?
Grammar Patterns
to have a preference ((for sth.)) I have a preference for classical music.
Similar Words
Vorliebe (preference), Vorzug (advantage/preference), Neigung (inclination)
Etymology
From Latin 'praeferre' (to carry before, to prefer). 'prä-' (before) + 'ferre' (to carry).
Memory Tips
This is a direct cognate of 'preference'. The meaning and spelling are nearly the same, making it easy to remember.