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to disadvantage
To treat someone worse or more unfairly than others and thereby put them at a disadvantage or give them fewer opportunities.
Er fühlte sich von seinem Vorgesetzten systematisch benachteiligt.
He felt systematically disadvantaged by his supervisor.
The verb is derived from the noun 'der Nachteil' (the disadvantage). The prefix 'be-' and the ending '-igen' turn it into a verb that literally means to put someone at a disadvantage. It is inseparable.
Die neue Regelung benachteiligt vor allem kleine Unternehmen.
The new regulation disadvantages mainly small businesses.
This verb is very often used in the passive or in the reflexive form 'sich benachteiligt fühlen' (to feel disadvantaged) to describe the state of injustice from the perspective of the affected person.
Frauen werden in vielen Berufen immer noch finanziell benachteiligt.
Women are still financially disadvantaged in many professions.
To state the reason for the disadvantage, the prepositions 'wegen' (+ genitive) or the formulation 'aufgrund' (+ genitive) are often used.
Niemand darf wegen seiner Herkunft benachteiligt werden.
No one may be disadvantaged because of their background.
to prefer
'bevorzugen' and 'benachteiligen' describe opposites in how people are treated. If you 'bevorzugen' someone, that person gets better opportunities or advantages. If you 'benachteiligen' someone, that person gets worse opportunities or disadvantages. The contrast is especially clear when fairness is involved. One person can be favored while another is disadvantaged as a result.
Die Regel benachteiligt Eltern, die nur vormittags arbeiten können.
The rule disadvantages parents who can only work in the mornings.
Bei der Auswahl wurden Bewerber mit Erfahrung bevorzugt.
Applicants with experience were favored in the selection process.