German word

bevorzugen

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈfoːɐ̯ˌtsuːgən/

Meaning

  • verbprefer

Example

Ich bevorzuge schwarzen Kaffee.

I prefer black coffee.

Illustration for bevorzugen (prefer)

More examples

Viele Kunden bevorzugen Online-Bestellungen.

Many customers prefer online orders.

Core concept

One option is consciously moved to the front of several alternatives.

Common phrases

  • etwas bevorzugen

    prefer something

  • jemanden bevorzugen

    prefer someone

  • A gegenüber B bevorzugen

    prefer A to B

Similar words

mögen: Feel fondness for something and enjoy it.
vorziehen: Choose one option rather than another.
präferieren: Express a preference in formal or written language.

Definition in German

jemanden oder etwas aus mehreren Möglichkeiten bewusst vorziehen.

Word origin

Bevorzugen developed from be- and vorziehen, whose core sense is to place something ahead of other options.

Usage tips

  • The preferred person or thing after bevorzugen takes the accusative, as in 'Sie bevorzugt den Zug'.

Other meanings

  • prioritizeverb
  • favorverb

Opposites

Related words

  • Bevorzugungpreferencenoun
  • bevorzugtpreferredadjective

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