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comfort
A word borrowed from English for convenience, pleasantness, or well-being. It is often used in product advertising to describe a high degree of comfort.
Das neue Automodell wirbt mit besonderem Fahr-Comfort und luxuriöser Ausstattung.
The new car model advertises special driving comfort and luxurious features.
The spelling with 'C' at the beginning is taken directly from English. It is used especially in advertising and in product names to signal modernity or international appeal.
Die Marke wirbt mit „maximalem Comfort“ für ihre neuen Schuhe.
The brand advertises its new shoes with 'maximal Comfort' (maximum comfort).
The word 'Comfort' is often used as the first part of compound nouns to describe a certain kind of comfort. Examples are 'Fahr-Comfort' (driving comfort), 'Sitz-Comfort' (seat comfort), or 'Wohn-Comfort' (living comfort).
Bei langen Autofahrten ist ein hoher Sitz-Comfort sehr wichtig.
On long car journeys, high seat comfort is very important.
Common verbs used with 'Comfort' are 'bieten' (to offer), 'genießen' (to enjoy), or 'sorgen für' (to provide/ensure). These emphasize the presence or experience of comfort.
Das Hotel bietet seinen Gästen jeden erdenklichen Comfort.
The hotel offers its guests every imaginable comfort.
luxury
'der Luxus' and 'der Comfort' can both describe something pleasant and comfortable. But 'Luxus' is stronger: it is about something expensive, special, or not necessary. 'Comfort' mainly means comfort and well-being, often in advertising or with products. Something can offer a lot of Comfort without being real luxury. The words can be confused because expensive things are often comfortable too. If the price, specialness, or lifestyle is important, 'Luxus' fits. If the focus is on comfortable use, 'Comfort' fits.
Das neue Auto bietet auf langen Fahrten viel Comfort.
The new car offers a lot of Comfort on long trips.
Nach der langen Reise gönnte sich Fiona den Luxus eines sehr guten Abendessens.
After the long journey, Fiona treated herself to the luxury of a very good dinner.