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con
A disadvantage or an argument against something. The term is the counterpart to 'Pro' (pro) and is usually used in the plural ('die Pros und Cons' — the pros and cons).
Der einzige wirkliche Cons an dem Plan ist das hohe finanzielle Risiko.
The only real con of the plan is the high financial risk.
This word is almost always used as part of the fixed expression 'die Pros und Cons' (the pros and cons). This expression is used to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of something.
Wir sollten die Pros und Cons dieser Entscheidung sorgfältig abwägen.
We should carefully weigh the pros and cons of this decision.
The expression 'Pros und Cons' is an Anglicism that is common in modern colloquial and business language. It sounds dynamic and is often used in discussions or planning.
Was sind die Pros und Cons, wenn wir das Projekt jetzt starten?
What are the pros and cons if we start the project now?
Although the singular 'der Cons' exists, the plural form 'die Cons' is far more common. In practice, you will almost exclusively encounter the plural.
Ich sehe bei dieser Idee mehr Cons als Pros.
I see more cons than pros in this idea.
disadvantage
Both words refer to a negative point or an argument against something. “Der Nachteil” is the neutral term for an individual disadvantage and fits in ordinary sentences, while “Cons” is usually used as part of the fixed phrase “Pros und Cons” (pros and cons). Therefore, use “Cons” mainly when weighing both sides.
Bei der Besprechung sammelten wir zuerst die Pros und Cons des neuen Plans.
At the meeting, we first listed the pros and cons of the new plan.
Ein Nachteil des neuen Plans ist, dass er mehr Zeit kostet.
One disadvantage of the new plan is that it takes more time.
