VERB
bevorzugen/bəˈfoːɐ̯ˌt͡suːɡŋ̩/to prefer; to favour; to give preference to
bevorzugen is a German verb that means to prefer, to favour, or to give preference to. It is pronounced /bəˈfoːɐ̯ˌt͡suːɡŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bevorzugte" and the past participle is "bevorzugt".
Definitions
1.to regard something or someone as more desirable than another; to prefer(preferences, choices)
a.to like something or someone more than alternatives
Ich bevorzuge Tee statt Kaffee.—I prefer tea to coffee.
b.to give preferential treatment to someone or something
Sie bevorzugt ihre älteste Tochter bei der Aufgabenverteilung.—She gives preference to her eldest daughter when assigning tasks.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bevorzugen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bevorzuge |
| Present (du) | bevorzugst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bevorzugt |
| Preterite (ich) | bevorzugte |
| Participle II | bevorzugt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bevorzugte |
| Imperative (singular) | bevorzuge |
| Imperative (plural) | bevorzugt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bevorzugen" mean in English?
- "bevorzugen" means to prefer, to favour, or to give preference to. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bevorzugen"?
- "bevorzugen" is pronounced /bəˈfoːɐ̯ˌt͡suːɡŋ̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bevorzugen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bevorzugen" is "bevorzugt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bevorzugen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bevorzugen" becomes "bevorzugte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bevorzugen"?
- "bevorzugen" is a verb in German.
