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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNachteil
Pronunciation / Transliteration: nahtail
"Ein Nachteil des neuen Systems ist die Komplexität."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A condition or situation that puts one in a less favorable position.
"The lack of experience was a significant disadvantage in the job application process." - 2
A drawback or negative aspect of something.
"One disadvantage of living in a big city is the high cost of living."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old French desavantage, formed from the prefix des- (expressing reversal or negation, from Latin dis-) combined with avantage (advantage). It entered the English language in the late 14th century, initially denoting an unfavorable condition, loss, or injury to one's interest.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Disadvantage" is said worldwide
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désavantage
Transliteration: dezavantage
"Le manque de ressources est un désavantage pour l'équipe."
Nachteil
Transliteration: nahtail
"Ein Nachteil des neuen Systems ist die Komplexität."
svantaggio
Transliteration: svantaggio
"Uno svantaggio di questo approccio è il costo elevato."
desventaja
Transliteration: desventaja
"Una desventaja de trabajar desde casa es la falta de interacción social."
desvantagem
Transliteration: desvantagem
"Uma desvantagem do plano é o tempo de espera."
असुविधा
Transliteration: asuvhidha
"इस योजना की असुविधा यह है कि यह महंगी है।"
劣势
Transliteration: lièshì
"在竞争中，劣势可能会导致失败。"
단점
Transliteration: danjeom
"이 제품의 단점은 가격이 비싸다는 것입니다."
不利
Transliteration: furi
"この戦略の不利は、リソースが不足していることです。"
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