Vorteil/ˈfɔʁˌtaɪ̯l/advantage; benefit; edge
Vorteil is a German noun that means advantage, benefit, or edge. It is pronounced /ˈfɔʁˌtaɪ̯l/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Vorteile".
Definitions
1.something that gives someone a better chance or position than others; benefit(general)
a.an advantage that helps to succeed or makes something easier
Wer früh kommt, hat den Vorteil, die besten Plätze zu bekommen.—Those who come early have the advantage of getting the best seats.
b.a positive aspect or benefit of something, compared to drawbacks
Ein großer Vorteil dieses Autos ist der niedrige Verbrauch.—A big advantage of this car is the low fuel consumption.
2.a lead or scoring benefit over an opponent(sports/games)
a.a situation in which a player or team is ahead; an edge
Die Mannschaft hatte einen klaren Vorteil zur Halbzeit.—The team had a clear advantage at halftime.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Vorteil | die Vorteile |
| Genitive | des Vorteils | der Vorteile |
| Dative | dem Vorteil | den Vorteilen |
| Accusative | den Vorteil | die Vorteile |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Vorteil" mean in English?
- "Vorteil" means advantage, benefit, or edge. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Vorteil"?
- "Vorteil" is pronounced /ˈfɔʁˌtaɪ̯l/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Vorteil" der, die, or das?
- "Vorteil" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Vorteil"?
- The plural of "Vorteil" is "Vorteile".
- What part of speech is "Vorteil"?
- "Vorteil" is a noun in German.
