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privileged
Enjoying special rights, advantages, or benefits that not everyone has. It is often used to describe an advantageous social or economic position.
Er wuchs in einer privilegierten Familie auf und musste sich nie Sorgen um Geld machen.
He grew up in a privileged family and never had to worry about money.
privileged
A formal expression used to say that one feels honored or especially fortunate to be allowed to do something or to be in a certain situation.
Ich fühle mich privilegiert, bei diesem wichtigen Projekt mitarbeiten zu dürfen.
I feel privileged to be able to work on this important project.
'Privilegiert' (privileged) is the adjective related to the noun 'das Privileg' (privilege). A privilege is a special advantage or right that not everyone has. Someone who is privileged enjoys such privileges.
Er ist sich seines Privilegs bewusst, in Sicherheit leben zu können.
He is aware of his privilege of being able to live in safety.
In its main meaning, 'privilegiert' (privileged) is often combined with nouns that describe a social or economic situation, e.g. 'eine privilegierte Schicht' (a privileged class), 'eine privilegierte Kindheit' (a privileged childhood), or 'eine privilegierte Position' (a privileged position).
Sie stammt aus einer privilegierten Schicht der Gesellschaft.
She comes from a privileged class of society.
In the sense of 'feeling honored,' the word is almost always used in the reflexive phrase 'sich privilegiert fühlen' (to feel privileged). It is often followed by an infinitive construction with 'zu' (to).
Ich fühle mich privilegiert, Sie kennenzulernen.
I feel privileged to meet you.
The phrase 'sich privilegiert fühlen' (to feel privileged) is a formal and polite expression. It is used to express that one experiences a situation as a special honor.
Ich bin wirklich privilegiert, diese Auszeichnung entgegennehmen zu dürfen.
I am truly privileged to be able to accept this award.
honored
Both words can express that someone greatly appreciates an invitation or opportunity. „Geehrt“ emphasizes that other people are showing the person recognition, while „privilegiert“ focuses more strongly on the fortunate awareness of having a special opportunity. „Geehrt“ is more suitable for an award, while „privilegiert“ is more suitable for a rare opportunity.
Ich fühle mich privilegiert, dass ich an diesem besonderen Projekt teilnehmen darf.
I feel privileged to be allowed to take part in this special project.
Ich fühle mich geehrt, dass Sie mich zur Preisverleihung eingeladen haben.
I feel honored that you invited me to the award ceremony.
