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vorteilhaft
advantageous
Bringing an advantage or benefit; having a positive effect.
example
Regelmäßige Bewegung ist vorteilhaft für die Gesundheit.
Regular exercise is advantageous for health.
vorteilhaft
advantageous / flattering
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Usage tips
Word structure
The adjective is derived from the noun 'der Vorteil' (advantage). The ending '-haft' turns nouns into adjectives and means something like 'having the quality of something'. 'Vorteilhaft' (advantageous) therefore literally means 'having an advantage'.
EXAMPLE
Diese Entscheidung war für alle Beteiligten vorteilhaft.
This decision was advantageous for everyone involved.
Sentence structure with 'für'
When you want to express for whom or what something has a benefit, you use the preposition 'für' followed by the accusative. This construction is very common.
EXAMPLE
Eine frühe Planung ist für den Projekterfolg vorteilhaft.
Early planning is advantageous for the success of the project.
Context clue: appearance
In the context of clothing, hairstyles, or photos, 'vorteilhaft' (flattering) means that something positively highlights or flatters a person's outward appearance.
EXAMPLE
Diese Hose hat einen sehr vorteilhaften Schnitt.
These trousers have a very flattering cut.
Context clue: finances
In a business or financial context, 'vorteilhaft' (advantageous) means that something is favorable or profitable. Pay attention to words like 'Preis' (price), 'Angebot' (offer), or 'Konditionen' (terms).
EXAMPLE
Die Bank hat uns sehr vorteilhafte Konditionen für den Kredit angeboten.
The bank offered us very advantageous terms for the loan.
Compare with
vorteilhaft vs interessant
interesting
'interessant' and 'vorteilhaft' can both fit in situations where something brings a benefit. This is especially true for offers, contracts, or business decisions. 'interessant' often sounds a bit more general: something may be worthwhile or worth looking into more closely. 'vorteilhaft' is more precise and clearly says that something has an advantage or has a positive effect. If you only want to say that an offer deserves attention, 'interessant' fits. If the benefit is the focus, 'vorteilhaft' is clearer.
vorteilhaft
Für die Ärztin ist ein früher Termin vorteilhaft, weil sie danach noch Hausbesuche macht.
For the doctor, an early appointment is advantageous because she still makes house calls afterward.
interessant
Das neue Angebot ist für die Schule interessant, weil es Geld spart.
The new offer is attractive for the school because it saves money.
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