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vorzugsweise

preferably, by preference

adverb FOR-tsooks-vai-ze Rare
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Also means

chiefly

Usage Note

vorzugsweise indicates a preference without excluding alternatives: vorzugsweise schriftlich mitteilen (please inform us preferably in writing). Slightly more formal than am liebsten and common in instructions.

Examples

"Die Bewerbung sollte vorzugsweise per E-Mail eingereicht werden."

Natural Translation

The application should preferably be submitted by email.

Literal Translation

The application should preferably by email submitted be.

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