second-class

ˈsɛkənd klɑːs
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Translation of second-class into German

Adjective

1.

quality

of a standard below the best
  • The hotel offers second-class rooms at a lower price.Das Hotel bietet zweitklassige Zimmer zu einem niedrigeren Preis an.
2.

travel

Dated
ordinary accommodation on a train or ship
Dated
zweiter Klasse zweite Klasse
  • We booked second-class tickets for the journey.Wir buchten Zweitklass-Tickets für die Reise.
3.

treatment

treated as less valuable or important
  • She was tired of being treated as a second-class citizen.Sie war es leid, wie eine zweitklassige Bürgerin behandelt zu werden.
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Expressions with second-class: examples in English and translations in German

Bürger zweiter Klasse
Mensch zweiter Klasse
He felt like a second-class citizen due to the discriminatory policies..
Economy-Post
Standardversand
I sent the package by second-class post.
Abschluss zweiter Klasse
A second-class degree may limit some career opportunities.
Zweier-Abschluss
She graduated with a second-class honours degree.
Pressepost
Drucksachenpost
The magazine was sent by second-class mail.

Synonyms and analogies of second-class in English

Examples of second-class in a sentence

  • The second-class service was surprisingly good.
  • The second-class cabin was surprisingly comfortable.
  • They opted for second-class to save money.
  • He felt like a second-class employee at work.
  • The policy treated them as second-class members.
second class
ˈsɛkənd klɑːs
Noun
1.

transportation

travel class below first class
  • We booked second class tickets for the train.Wir buchten Zweitklass-Tickets für den Zug.
2.

hierarchy

lower quality or status category
  • He traveled in second class, which was more affordable..Er reiste in der zweiten Klasse, die erschwinglicher war
3.

mail

US
slower postal service than first class
US
Zweite-Klasse-Post Standardbrief
  • The letter was sent by second class.Der Brief wurde mit Zweite-Klasse-Post verschickt.
4.

scouting

TECH.
rank in the Boy Scouts below first class
TECH.
  • He achieved the rank of second class.Er erreichte den Rang der zweiten Klasse.

Translations of "second-class" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
zweiter Klasseadj.

Temporary work divides our society into first and second-class workers.

Leiharbeit teilt unsere Gesellschaft in Arbeiter erster und zweiter Klasse.

He was tired of feeling like a second-class partner in their relationship.

Er war es leid, sich wie ein Partner zweiter Klasse in ihrer Beziehung zu fühlen.

zweitklassigadj.

The second-class privileges made it evident how unequal the system was.

Die zweitklassigen Privilegien machten deutlich, wie ungleich das System war.

She complained about the second-class status of public transportation in her city.

Sie beklagte sich über den zweitklassigen Status des öffentlichen Nahverkehrs in ihrer Stadt.

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Other translations for second-class:

  • minderwertigadj.

second-class: Examples and translations in context

Her second-class citizenship left her feeling alienated in her own country.

Ihr Bürgerstatus zweiter Klasse ließ sie sich in ihrem eigenen Land entfremdet fühlen.

They were seen as second-class members of the community for their differing beliefs.

Aufgrund ihrer unterschiedlichen Überzeugungen wurden sie als Mitglieder zweiter Klasse der Gemeinschaft angesehen.

Less professional musicians were invited to second-class majlises.

Weniger professionelle Musiker wurden zu den Mädschlisen zweiter Klasse eingeladen.

Their second-class status within the organization hindered their career advancement.

Ihr zweitklassiger Status innerhalb der Organisation behinderte ihren beruflichen Aufstieg.

The book's second-class reputation did not deter the passionate readers.

Der zweitklassige Ruf des Buches hielt leidenschaftliche Leser nicht ab.

He refused to accept a second-class education due to financial struggles.

Er weigerte sich, aufgrund finanzieller Probleme eine zweitklassige Ausbildung zu akzeptieren.

The hotel offered a second-class experience for the price of a luxury stay.

Das Hotel bot ein zweitklassiges Erlebnis zum Preis eines Luxusaufenthalts.

The report revealed second-class living conditions in the low-income housing area.

Der Bericht deckte zweitklassige Lebensbedingungen in dem einkommensschwachen Wohngebiet auf.

See also:

second classsecond-class citizensecond-class mailsecond-class degree
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