German phrase
Ich bevorzuge ~ gegenüber ~.
Meaning
I prefer ___ over ___
When to use it
Expresses a preference. It clearly identifies one option as better than another.
Example dialogue
Ich bevorzuge Kaffee gegenüber Tee.
I prefer coffee over tea.
Wirklich? Ich mag Tee lieber.
Really? I like tea better.