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privilege in German

privilege in German is Privileg, Vergünstigung, privilegieren — privilege means a special right, benefit, or advantage available to some people but not others.

privilege in German

Privileg
noun
Vergünstigung
noun
privilegieren
verb

What does "privilege" mean?

  1. noun A special right, benefit, or advantage available to some people but not others.
    "Free healthcare should be a right, not a privilege for the few."
  2. noun A rare or fortunate opportunity to do something.
    "It was a privilege to sing at my grandfather's birthday party."
  3. verb To give someone a special right or advantage.
    "The old system privileged students from wealthy families."
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privilege in a sentence

  • Free healthcare should be a right, not a privilege for the few.
  • Access to the exclusive lounge is a privilege reserved for first-class passengers.
  • It was a privilege to sing at my grandfather's birthday party.
  • We feel it is a real privilege to teach such talented students.

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What is "privilege" in German?
"privilege" in German is Privileg, Vergünstigung, privilegieren. privilege means: A special right, benefit, or advantage available to some people but not others.
How do you use "privilege" in a sentence?
Example: "Free healthcare should be a right, not a privilege for the few." In German, "privilege" is Privileg, Vergünstigung, privilegieren.
Are there other ways to say "privilege" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "privilege": Privileg, Vergünstigung, privilegieren.
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