prefer

prɪˈfɜr
preferredpreferring
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Translation of prefer into German

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Verb

tr.

decision making

like one option more, giving it higher priority
  • I prefer tea, so I chose it over coffee.Ich ziehe Tee vor und habe ihn deshalb statt Kaffee gewählt.
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Synonyms and analogies of prefer in English

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Examples of prefer in a sentence

  • I prefer working early mornings rather than staying late at the office.

Translations of "prefer" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
bevorzugenv.

Many deaf people prefer visual mediums such as books and movies.

Viele gehörlose Menschen bevorzugen visuelle Medien wie Bücher und Filme.

mögenv.

The children prefer their fish steamed rather than grilled or fried.

Die Kinder mögen ihren Fisch lieber gedämpft als gegrillt oder gebraten.

vorziehenv.

Her retiring nature made her prefer quiet evenings over bustling parties with friends.

Ihre zurückhaltende Natur ließ sie ruhige Abende über turbulente Partys mit Freunden vorziehen.

es vorziehenv.

Those who prefer are welcome to the use of my cellars.

Die, die es vorziehen, können gerne in meine Keller gehen.

wünschenv.

Thus, consumers can decide for themselves which effect they would prefer.

So können die Verbraucher selbst entscheiden, welche Wirkung sie sich wünschen.

präferierenv.

Some web designers prefer weak contrasts as they are perceived as elegant.

Manche Webdesigner präferieren schwache Kontraste, da sie als elegant empfunden werden.

favorisierenv.

We focus on practical relevance and prefer pragmatic solutions.

Wir achten auf einen hohen Praxisbezug und favorisieren pragmatische Lösungen.

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Other translations for prefer:

  • lieber mögenv.
  • priorisierenv.

prefer: Examples and translations in context

I prefer the longer runs that provide a thrilling skiing experience.

Ich bevorzuge die längeren Abfahrten, die ein aufregendes Skierlebnis bieten.

I prefer my debit card for small purchases under twenty dollars.

Ich bevorzuge meine Debitkarte für kleine Einkäufe unter zwanzig Dollar.

Investors prefer startups that have clearly found their niche and target audience.

Investoren bevorzugen Startups, die ihre Nische und Zielgruppe klar gefunden haben.

I prefer colorful kicks that make a statement when I walk.

Ich bevorzuge bunte Treter, die Aufsehen erregen, wenn ich laufe.

Generally speaking, most people prefer coffee to tea in the morning.

Im Allgemeinen bevorzugen die meisten Menschen morgens Kaffee statt Tee.

Many readers prefer printed books over digital formats in the publishing world.

In der Verlagswelt bevorzugen viele Leser gedruckte Bücher gegenüber digitalen Formaten.

I prefer using tying knots to keep my shoelaces from coming undone.

Ich bevorzuge Knoten, um meine Schnürsenkel vor dem Aufgehen zu bewahren.

Investors prefer land held in fee simple because it offers maximum security.

Investoren bevorzugen Grundstücke im Volleigentum, da es maximale Sicherheit bietet.

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