noun
der Vorsprung, ¨-e
előny
Es bedeutet, dass jemand oder etwas weiter vorne ist als andere, zum Beispiel im Rennen, im Wissen oder in der Entwicklung.
The German word "Vorsprung" is a noun composed of "vor" (before/ahead) and "Sprung" (jump/leap). It literally means "a leap ahead" and figuratively refers to an "advantage," "lead," or "head start."
Similar words:
- Vorteil (advantage)
- Leadvorsprung (lead margin)
- Distanz (distance, gap)
Differences:
- Vorsprung specifically implies a measurable lead or gap, often in contexts like competitions, technology, or development.
- Vorteil is broader and can refer to any kind of advantage, not necessarily a measurable lead.
- Distanz focuses more on physical or metaphorical distance, not necessarily an advantage as such.
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Examples
Sie haben einen klaren Vorsprung.noun
Egyértelmű előnyük van.
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