English–German
“preference” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌliːbə/
Example
Ich habe eine Vorliebe für Kaffee.
I have a preference for coffee.
How to say “preference” in German
“Preference” in German is Vorliebe.
A long-standing soft spot for a particular thing or style that repeatedly draws a person back to it.
Example sentences with Vorliebe
Im Gespräch sagte er offen, dass er eine Vorliebe für ruhige Cafés habe.
In the conversation, he openly said that he had a preference for quiet cafes.
Tips for using Vorliebe
- When the favored object is named, Vorliebe normally takes für with the accusative, as in eine Vorliebe für starken Kaffee.