English–German

“benefit” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/tsuˈguːtə/

Example

Die Pause kommt mir zugute.

The break benefits me.

Illustration for zugute (benefit)

How to say “benefit” in German

“Benefit” in German is zugute.

A pause, skill, or circumstance becomes a credit on someone's side.

Full entry for zugute: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with zugute

Steuererleichterungen kommen oft den Familien zugute.

Tax breaks often benefit families.

Tips for using zugute

  • With zugutekommen, the source of the benefit is the subject: Die Pause kommt mir zugute, not Ich komme die Pause zugute.

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