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preference
A liking or preference for a particular person, thing, or option over other alternatives.
Ich habe eine klare Präferenz für Kaffee, während meine Freundin lieber Tee trinkt.
I have a clear preference for coffee, while my girlfriend prefers tea.
The word 'Präferenz' (preference) is very often used with the preposition 'für' (for) and the accusative. The fixed phrase is 'eine Präferenz für etwas haben' (to have a preference for something).
Haben Sie eine Präferenz für einen bestimmten Sitzplatz im Flugzeug?
Do you have a preference for a particular seat on the plane?
Common verbs used with 'Präferenz' (preference) are 'haben' (to have), 'äußern' (to express), and 'zeigen' (to show). Adjectives that often come before it are 'klar' (clear), 'deutlich' (clear/distinct), or 'persönlich' (personal).
In der Umfrage konnten die Teilnehmer ihre persönlichen Präferenzen angeben.
In the survey, participants were able to state their personal preferences.
'Präferenz' (preference) is a rather formal word that is often used in written language, in business contexts, or in surveys.
Der Kunde hat bezüglich des Liefertermins keine Präferenz geäußert.
The customer did not express any preference regarding the delivery date.
taste
'der Geschmack' and 'die Präferenz' can both express what someone likes. 'Geschmack' is often used when talking about personal ideas of what is beautiful, suitable, or pleasant, for example with clothing, music, or interior design. 'Präferenz' means a clear preference for one option over others. The word sounds more factual and is often used when choosing between several possibilities. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with personal preferences. Put simply: 'Geschmack' is more like a personal sense of style, while 'Präferenz' is more like a decision or preferred choice.
Bei der Anmeldung können Sie Ihre Präferenz für den Vormittag oder den Nachmittag angeben.
When registering, you can state your preference for the morning or the afternoon.
Die neue Lampe ist nicht ganz mein Geschmack.
The new lamp is not quite my taste.