This is the 3618th most frequent German word.
nachteile
Disadvantages.
The word 'Nachteile' is used here to refer to drawbacks in a method.
Die Nachteile dieser Methode überwiegen die Vorteile.
The disadvantages of this method outweigh the advantages.
The term 'Nachteile' denotes negative consequences of arriving late.
Es gibt klare Nachteile, wenn man zu spät ankommt.
There are clear disadvantages when arriving late.
The use of 'Nachteil' highlights a specific issue, the time required.