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preference

preference

Meaning of preference

English

a liking for one thing more than others

Deutsch

das, was jemandem mehr gefällt als andere Möglichkeiten

preference

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈprefərəns/
American English
/ˈprefərəns/

preference with German translation

preference usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

I have a preference for black coffee.

Ich habe eine Vorliebe für schwarzen Kaffee.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Everyone has a different preference.

Jeder hat eine andere Vorliebe.

preference synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between preference, choice, taste, inclination, fondness, leaning, and penchant

🇬🇧English

The actual choice made, not the liking.

B1very often

ENYou have a choice of two courses.

🇬🇧English

What someone likes in style, food, art.

B2very often

ENHer taste in art is modern and minimalist.

Advanced: broader words

I
🇬🇧English
inclination

Tendency to prefer; less deliberate.

B2often

ENShe has an inclination to help others.

🇬🇧English

Warm affection for something.

B2often

ENHe has a fondness for old movies.

L
🇬🇧English
leaning

Slight tendency, often in opinions or politics.

B2rare word

ENI have a leaning towards Italian restaurants tonight.

P
🇬🇧English
penchant

Strong habitual liking; formal.

C1rare word

ENHe has a penchant for late-night walks.

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preference belongs to the topic "Style and Taste →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Questions about this word

What does preference mean?

a liking for one thing more than others

How do you pronounce preference?

preference is pronounced /ˈprefərəns/.

How is preference used in a sentence?

Ich habe eine Vorliebe für schwarzen Kaffee. Translation: I have a preference for black coffee.

Is preference part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, preference can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is preference part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, preference can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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