Vorteil

German

Etymology

From Middle High German vorteil, voreteil, from Old High German forateila, equivalent to vor- (“before, better”) +‎ Teil (“part, piece”). Compare English foredeal (“advantage, benefit”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɔʁˌtaɪ̯l/, [ˈfoːɐ̯ˌtaɪ̯l]
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Noun

Vorteil m (strong, genitive Vorteiles or Vorteils, plural Vorteile)

  1. advantage, plus, benefit, perk (of a job)
  2. profit, gain
  3. (tennis) advantage

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Descendants

  • Czech: fortel

Further reading

  • “Vorteil” in Duden online
  • “Vorteil” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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