German Conversation · Level 170
29 words
German word
benachteiligen
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈnaːxˌtaɪ̯lɪgn̩/
Meaning
- verbput at a disadvantage
Example
Er benachteiligt sie wegen ihres Alters.
He puts her at a disadvantage because of her age.
More examples
In vielen Firmen werden Bewerber mit Lücken im Lebenslauf benachteiligt.
In many companies, applicants with gaps in their résumés are put at a disadvantage.
Core concept
A rulebook quietly blocks one group from the same opportunities that everyone else receives.
Common phrases
jemanden benachteiligen
put someone at a disadvantage
wegen des Alters benachteiligen
put someone at a disadvantage because of their age
systematisch benachteiligen
systematically put ___ at a disadvantage
Similar words
diskriminieren: Treat someone worse because of an attribute such as age, gender, or status.
ausgrenzen: Shut a person or group out so they cannot participate or belong.
ausschließen: Intentionally leave a person or thing out of a place, group, or activity.
bevorzugen: Favor one person by giving them better opportunities or treatment.
Definition in German
etwas tun, wodurch eine Person weniger Chancen oder Rechte als andere hat
Word origin
The verb derives from "Nachteil" meaning disadvantage, with "be-" and "-igen" forming a verb that brings someone into a disadvantaged condition.
Usage tips
- Benachteiligen is not separable, so "er benachteiligt sie" keeps the prefix attached in the present tense.
Other meanings
- discriminate againstverb
Opposites
- begünstigenfavorverb
Related words
- Benachteiligungdisadvantagenoun
- benachteiligtdisadvantagedadjective