benachteiligt
disadvantaged
So behandelt, dass man weniger Chancen oder Vorteile hat als andere.
The German word "benachteiligt" is an adjective that means "disadvantaged" or "underprivileged." It is derived from the verb "benachteiligen," which means "to disadvantage" or "to discriminate against." The noun "Nachteil" means "disadvantage" or "drawback."
Similar words in German include:
- "Benachteiligt": disadvantaged
- "Diskriminiert": discriminated against
- "Unterprivilegiert": underprivileged
Differences:
- "Diskriminiert" (discriminated against): Specifically refers to being treated unfairly based on prejudice, often in the context of race, gender, age, etc.
- "Unterprivilegiert" (underprivileged): Emphasizes a lack of privileges or advantages, typically pointing to socioeconomic status.
"Benachteiligt" is a broader term that generally indicates being at a disadvantage, which may encompass but is not limited to discrimination or lack of privilege.
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Examples
Viele Menschen fühlen sich benachteiligt.adjective
Many people feel disadvantaged
Die benachteiligten Gruppen erhalten nun finanzielle Unterstützung.adjective
The disadvantaged groups are now receiving financial support.
Könnten wir dieses benachteiligte Viertel bald modernisieren?adjective
Could we modernize this disadvantaged neighborhood soon?
Niemand möchte in dieser Situation benachteiligt sein.adjective
No one wants to be disadvantaged in this situation.
Er half dem benachteiligten Kind bei den Hausaufgaben.adjective
He helped the disadvantaged child with their homework.
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