Vorliebe
feel predilection
The German word 'Vorliebe' translates to 'predilection' in English. It is used to describe a strong liking or preference for something. For example, 'Er hat eine Vorliebe für italienisches Essen' translates to 'He has a predilection for Italian food'.
Example sentences using: Vorliebe
Heinz hat eine Vorliebe für Pizza.
Heinz has a preference for pizza.
This sentence suggests that Heinz strongly prefers pizza over other kinds of food. The construction '[someone] hat eine Vorliebe für [something]' is a standard way of indicating a strong preference in German.
Angesichts ihrer Vorliebe für klassische Musik ist es nicht überraschend, dass sie gerne Opern besucht.
Given her preference for classical music, it's not surprising that she likes to visit operas.
In this sentence, the speaker uses 'Vorliebe' to show the subject's strong preference for classical music. The rest of the sentence links this preference to an action, namely visiting operas. The word 'angesichts' (given) helps to establish this link.
Mit deiner Vorliebe für Süssigkeiten bist du bestimmt gut in einer Bäckerei aufgehoben.
With your fondness for sweets, you're certainly well-suited for a bakery.
This sentence uses 'Vorliebe' to imply that the subject's fondness for sweets would make them ideal for working or spending time in a bakery. The phrase 'bist du ... aufgehoben' (you're... suited) is a way of suggesting the subject's suitability for a certain situation or role.