ADJECTIVE
defizitär/ˌdefit͡siˈtɛːɐ̯/deficit; in deficit; loss-making
defizitär is a German adjective that means deficit, in deficit, or loss-making. It is pronounced /ˌdefit͡siˈtɛːɐ̯/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "defizitärer" and "defizitärsten".
Definitions
1.in deficit; showing a deficit or loss-making(economics, general use)
a.possessing or causing a financial deficit
Die defizitäre Abteilung wurde geschlossen, um Kosten zu sparen.—The deficit (loss-making) department was closed to save costs.
2.deficient, lacking required qualities(general, transferable use)
a.lacking or insufficient in a non-financial sense
Die Kommunikation im Team ist derzeit defizitär.—Communication within the team is currently deficient.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | defizitär |
|---|---|
| Comparative | defizitärer |
| Superlative | defizitärsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "defizitär" mean in English?
- "defizitär" means deficit, in deficit, or loss-making. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "defizitär"?
- "defizitär" is pronounced /ˌdefit͡siˈtɛːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "defizitär"?
- The comparative of "defizitär" is "defizitärer" and the superlative is "defizitärsten".
- What part of speech is "defizitär"?
- "defizitär" is a adjective in German.
