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advantage
An advantage or positive quality that distinguishes a person or thing from others.
Der größte Vorzug dieser Wohnung ist der Balkon mit Seeblick.
The biggest advantage of this apartment is the balcony with a view of the lake.
to give preference
To prefer someone or something; to favor one thing over another.
Ich gebe dem Zug den Vorzug vor dem Auto, weil es entspannter ist.
I give preference to the train over the car because it is more relaxing.
The word is made up of 'vor' (before / in front of) and 'Zug' (pull / move). The idea behind it is that a quality or thing is symbolically 'pulled forward' because it is better than others.
Der entscheidende Vorzug dieses Modells ist seine lange Akkulaufzeit.
The decisive advantage of this model is its long battery life.
The expression 'jemandem/etwas den Vorzug geben' (to give preference to someone/something) has a fixed structure. The preferred thing is in the dative. If you make a comparison, the other option is connected with the preposition 'vor' plus dative.
Viele Menschen geben dem Fahrrad den Vorzug vor dem Auto.
Many people give preference to the bicycle over the car.
When talking about an advantage, 'Vorzug' (advantage) is often combined with certain adjectives. Common phrases include 'ein entscheidender Vorzug' (a decisive advantage), 'ein wesentlicher Vorzug' (an essential advantage), or 'der größte Vorzug' (the biggest advantage).
Ein wesentlicher Vorzug des Hauses ist der große Garten.
An essential advantage of the house is the large garden.
advantage
Vorteil usually refers to the specific benefit or better position someone gains through something. Vorzug, by contrast, emphasizes a particularly valued quality that distinguishes a person or thing. Use Vorteil for practical consequences and Vorzug for an approving evaluation.
Der größte Vorzug dieser Wohnung ist ihre ruhige Lage.
The greatest advantage of this apartment is its quiet location.
Der Vorteil dieser Wohnung ist der kurze Weg zur Arbeit.
The advantage of this apartment is its short commute to work.
