privilege

ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ
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Translation of privilege into German,

Noun

1.

rights

special right or advantage exclusive to a person or group
  • Having a car is a privilege, not a right.Ein Auto zu haben ist ein Privileg, kein Recht.
2.

social advantage

status of having social or economic advantages
  • Privilege often leads to unequal opportunities.Privilegien führen oft zu ungleichen Chancen.
3.

computing ability

TECH.
ability to perform actions on a computer system
TECH.
  • Admin users have special privileges on the system.Administratoren haben spezielle Berechtigungen im System.

Verb

tr.
1.

granting rights

Dated
give someone a special right or advantage
Dated
privilegieren bevorzugen
  • The company privileged its senior employees with extra benefits.Das Unternehmen privilegierte seine älteren Mitarbeiter mit zusätzlichen Vorteilen.
2.

exemption

Dated
exempt someone from a usual requirement
Dated
  • Students who excel are often privileged to skip introductory courses..Studierende, die sich auszeichnen, sind oft von Einführungskursen befreit
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Expressions with privilege: examples in English and translations in German

exorbitantes Privileg
Countries with exorbitant privilege can finance deficits more cheaply.
hinterfragen
reflektieren
Before commenting, check your privilege and consider others' experiences.
Adel verpflichtet
Remember, privilege comes with responsibility in leadership roles.
Sonderprivileg
Sonderrecht
He had the special privilege of meeting the president.
in eine hohe soziale Klasse geboren
mit sozialen Vorteilen geboren
Being born into privilege, he had access to the best education.
Schönheitsprivileg
He received free drinks due to pretty privilege.

Synonyms and analogies of privilege in English

Examples of privilege in a sentence

  • He enjoyed the privilege of early boarding on flights.
  • Her privilege allowed her access to exclusive clubs.
  • Privilege can create barriers for those without it.
  • The software update requires additional privileges.
  • Without the right privileges, you can't access this file.
  • Having the privilege to travel is wonderful.

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

Noun
dasPrivilegnn.

She was disappointed by her forfeited privilege to use the family car.

Sie war enttäuscht über ihr verlorenes Privileg, das Familienauto zu benutzen.

dieBerechtigungnf.

You can configure scan method if the administrator grants you this privilege.

Mit der entsprechenden Berechtigung können Sie die Suchmethode selbst konfigurieren.

dasVorrechtnn.

It is a glorious privilege to be part of this ministry.

Es ist ein herrliches Vorrecht, in diesem Dienst zu stehen.

dieEhrenf.

It's been a privilege to wear this president's flash.

Es war mir eine Ehre das Abzeichen des Präsidenten zu tragen.

dasRechtnn.

They viewed violence against civilians as a privilege of victors.

Sie sahen Gewalt gegen Zivilisten als das Recht der Sieger an.

Verb
dürfenv.

I only wish for the privilege of dancing with you.

Ich wünsche mir nur, mit dir tanzen zu dürfen.

privilegierenv.

As an only child, he often felt a mix of privilege and solitude.

Als Einzelkind fühlte er sich oft privilegiert und einsam zugleich.

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privilege: Examples and translations in context

Books about the leisure class often explore themes of privilege and excess.

Bücher über die Oberschicht behandeln oft Themen wie Privilegien und Übermaß.

The upper-class lifestyle was characterized by luxury, sophistication, and privilege.

Der Lebensstil der Oberschicht war geprägt von Luxus, Raffinesse und Privilegien.

If the court has respect of persons, justice becomes a privilege for the rich.

Wenn das Gericht jemanden bevorzugt, wird Gerechtigkeit zu einem Privileg für Reiche.

And sharing that happiness was the great privilege of my life.

Und dieses Glück zu teilen war mein größtes Privileg im Leben.

You're a very lucky girl to have known such privilege.

Sie haben ein großes Glück, ein solches Privileg zu genießen.

It has been a privilege to publish such a beautiful work.

Es ist ein Privileg, eine derart wunderbare Arbeit zu verlegen.

Think of all the privilege you have been granted in life.

Denke an das Privileg, das dir im Leben gewährt wurde.

Not many people have this privilege and I cherish every moment.

Nicht viele haben dieses Privileg und ich genieße jeden Moment davon.

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