inferior in German
inferior in German is untergeordnet, nachgeordnet, unterlegen — inferior means lower in rank, quality, or importance than something or someone else.
inferior in German
untergeordnet
Of low rank, standard or quality.
nachgeordnet
Of low rank, standard or quality.
unterlegen
Of low rank, standard or quality.
tiefer
Located below:
minderwertig
What does "inferior" mean?
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adj Lower in rank, quality, or importance than something or someone else.
"The reviewer called the sequel clearly inferior to the original film."
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adj Situated lower down, especially in anatomy — closer to the feet than another part.
"The inferior surface of the lung sits just above the diaphragm."
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noun A person ranked or regarded as lower in status or ability.
"He always treated junior staff as inferiors rather than colleagues."
inferior in a sentence
- The reviewer called the sequel clearly inferior to the original film.
- He was never made to feel inferior just because he hadn't been to university.
- The inferior surface of the lung sits just above the diaphragm.
- He always treated junior staff as inferiors rather than colleagues.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "inferior" in German?
"inferior" in German is untergeordnet, nachgeordnet, unterlegen. inferior means: Lower in rank, quality, or importance than something or someone else.
How do you use "inferior" in a sentence?
Example: "The reviewer called the sequel clearly inferior to the original film." In German, "inferior" is untergeordnet, nachgeordnet, unterlegen.
Are there other ways to say "inferior" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "inferior": untergeordnet, nachgeordnet, unterlegen, tiefer, minderwertig.
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