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plus point
An advantage, a positive quality, or a circumstance that speaks in favor of a person, thing, or situation. It is something that is viewed positively.
Seine Sprachkenntnisse waren ein großer Pluspunkt im Bewerbungsgespräch.
His language skills were a major plus point in the job interview.
This word is made up of 'Plus' (the plus sign + or 'more') and 'Punkt' (point). So a 'Pluspunkt' is literally a positive point that counts in favor of something or someone.
Pünktlichkeit ist immer ein Pluspunkt im Berufsleben.
Punctuality is always a plus point in professional life.
A very common phrase is 'Pluspunkte sammeln' (to collect plus points). It means to make a good impression through positive actions or qualities.
Mit seiner Hilfsbereitschaft konnte er bei den neuen Kollegen Pluspunkte sammeln.
With his willingness to help, he was able to score points with his new colleagues.
'Pluspunkt' (plus point) is often used with the preposition 'für' (for) to say for whom or for what something is an advantage.
Die zentrale Lage der Wohnung ist ein großer Pluspunkt für uns.
The central location of the apartment is a major plus point for us.
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Das Plus and der Pluspunkt both refer to something that is viewed positively. Das Plus usually sounds shorter and more colloquial and often highlights an additional advantage. Pluspunkt more clearly names a single positive quality; there is no fixed distinction in meaning here.
In unserer Bewertung ist der Balkon ein klarer Pluspunkt dieser Wohnung.
In our assessment, the balcony is a clear plus point of this apartment.
Für mich ist der Balkon ein echtes Plus dieser Wohnung.
For me, the balcony is a real plus of this apartment.
