noun
advantage, benefit
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Vorteil (der) means advantage or benefit. Plural: Vorteile. Used for pros, positive aspects, or competitive edge. Common phrases: 'ein Vorteil sein', 'von Vorteil'. Regular plural and declension. Often contrasted with Nachteil. Used in practical, legal, or everyday contexts to describe gains or favorable conditions.
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Der Berater nannte mehrere Gründe, warum das neue System einen Vorteil gegenüber dem alten brachte.
The consultant named several reasons why the new system offered an advantage over the old one.
Ein großer Vorteil dieses Autos ist der niedrige Verbrauch.
A big advantage of this car is the low fuel consumption.
Es ist oft ein Vorteil, früh anzufangen.
It's often a benefit to start early.
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Imagine a scale tipping in your favor labeled 'Vorteil'.
Sounds like 'for-tail' — think 'for your tail' meaning it supports you, an advantage.
der — picture a male judge saying 'der Vorteil' to anchor masculine gender.
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Vorteil is used broadly for both concrete and abstract benefits. Common phrases: 'zum Vorteil' (to the advantage of) and 'ohne Vorteil' (without advantage).