English–German

“privilege” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌpʁiviˈleːk/

Example

Langjährige Mitarbeiter haben oft Privilegien.

Long-serving employees often enjoy privileges.

Illustration for Privileg (privilege)

How to say “privilege” in German

“Privilege” in German is Privileg.

A raised platform marks a position with access and priority unavailable to the surrounding crowd.

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

Example sentences with Privileg

Er betrachtete das Stipendium als Privileg.

He regarded the scholarship as a privilege.

Tips for using Privileg

  • Vorteil is the broader word for a benefit, while Privileg usually suggests restricted access, special entitlement, or an advantage reserved for some.

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