adverb
vorzugsweise
preferably
The German word "vorzugsweise" is an adverb meaning "preferably" or "preferentially". It is made up of "Vorzugs" (from Vorzugs- related to "Vorzugsrecht" meaning "preference" or "priority") and the adverbial suffix "-weise" (meaning "in the manner of" or "-ly").
Similar words:
- bevorzugt (preferred)
- am liebsten (most preferably)
- lieber (rather)
Differences:
- vorzugsweise emphasizes a preference or priority in a formal context (often used in instructions or descriptions).
- bevorzugt is an adjective often describing things or people that are preferred.
- am liebsten and lieber are more common in everyday speech expressing personal preferences.
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Examples
Man sollte vorzugsweise früh am Abend anrufen.adverb
One should preferably call early in the evening.
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