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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Meanings
vorteilhaft
flattering
Emphasizing the appearance of a person or thing in a positive way; flattering.
EXAMPLE
Der Schnitt dieses Kleides ist sehr vorteilhaft für ihre Figur.
The cut of this dress is very flattering for her figure.
vorteilhaft
advantageous
Favorable or profitable in financial or business terms.
EXAMPLE
Er konnte das Haus zu einem sehr vorteilhaften Preis kaufen.
He was able to buy the house at a very advantageous price.
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 günstig
cheap / favorable
Günstig and vorteilhaft can both give a positive evaluation of an offer. Günstig particularly emphasizes the low price, while vorteilhaft highlights the broader benefit or a positive effect. Günstig fits a cheap offer; when several conditions together provide a benefit, vorteilhaft is more precise.
vorteilhaft
Das Fahrrad ist vorteilhaft, weil der Preis niedrig ist und die Reparatur kostenlos bleibt.
The bicycle is advantageous because the price is low and repairs remain free of charge.
günstig
Das Fahrrad ist günstig und kostet deutlich weniger als die anderen Modelle.
The bicycle is cheap and costs significantly less than the other models.
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