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stunted in German

stunted in German is verkrüppelt, gehemmt, kleinwüchsig — stunted means prevented from growing or developing fully; smaller than normal as a result.

stunted in German

verkrüppelt
adj
Prevented from growing or developing fully and hence shorter and stockier that usual.
gehemmt
adj
Prevented from growing or developing fully and hence shorter and stockier that usual.
kleinwüchsig
adj
Prevented from growing or developing fully and hence shorter and stockier that usual.
unterentwickelt
adj
Prevented from growing or developing fully and hence shorter and stockier that usual.
verkümmert
adj
Prevented from growing or developing fully and hence shorter and stockier that usual.
kleinwüchsig
adj
(medicine) Of a person: shorter than usual for one's age.
unterentwickelt
adj
(medicine) Of a person: shorter than usual for one's age.
zwergwüchsig
adj
(medicine) Of a person: shorter than usual for one's age.

What does "stunted" mean?

  1. adj Prevented from growing or developing fully; smaller than normal as a result.
    "The stunted trees on the cliff had been battered by wind for decades."
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stunted in a sentence

  • The stunted trees on the cliff had been battered by wind for decades.
  • Years of malnutrition left the children with stunted growth.

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What is "stunted" in German?

"stunted" in German is verkrüppelt, gehemmt, kleinwüchsig. stunted means: Prevented from growing or developing fully; smaller than normal as a result.

How do you use "stunted" in a sentence?

Example: "The stunted trees on the cliff had been battered by wind for decades." In German, "stunted" is verkrüppelt, gehemmt, kleinwüchsig.

Are there other ways to say "stunted" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "stunted": verkrüppelt, gehemmt, kleinwüchsig, unterentwickelt, verkümmert, zwergwüchsig.

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