underfed

ˌʌndəˈfɛd
Can also be a form of:
Translation Definition Conjugation
NEW

Translation of underfed into German

Adjective

nutrition

Rare
lacking enough food for good health
Rare
unterernährt mangelernährt
  • The underfed children needed immediate medical attention.Die unterernährten Kinder benötigten sofortige medizinische Hilfe.
Add a suggestion |

Synonyms and analogies of underfed in English

Examples of underfed in a sentence

  • Underfed patients often require nutritional supplements.
underfeed
ˌʌndərˈfiːd
Verb
tr.
1.

nutrition

Rare
provide insufficient food or nourishment
Rare
unterernähren zu wenig füttern
  • The farmer was careful not to underfeed the livestock.Der Bauer war vorsichtig, das Vieh nicht zu unterernähren.
2.

fuel

TECH.
supply fuel or material from below
TECH.
beschicken unterversorgen
  • The technician adjusted the system to underfeed the furnace.Der Techniker stellte das System so ein, dass es den Ofen von unten beschickte.

Translations of "underfed" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
unterernährtadj.

Many were underfed or ill, without becoming healthy any chance.

Viele waren unterernährt oder krank, ohne jegliche Chance gesund zu werden.

Giovanna is often sick, suffers from rheumatic fevers and is underfed.

Giovanna ist oft krank, hat Rheuma und ist unterernährt.

Explore more translations and examples on Reverso Context

underfed: Examples and translations in context

The underfed horse regained strength after being cared for by the farmer.

Das unterernährte Pferd erlangte nach der Pflege durch den Bauern wieder Kraft.

The underfed fish in the aquarium eagerly swam towards the floating pellets.

Die unterernährten Fische im Aquarium schwammen eifrig zu den schwimmenden Pellets.

The underfed goat bleated pitifully, searching for grass in the dry pasture.

Die unterernährte Ziege meckerte kläglich und suchte auf der trockenen Weide nach Gras.

The underfed rabbit eagerly nibbled on fresh vegetables, grateful for the nourishment.

Das unterernährte Kaninchen knabberte begeistert an frischem Gemüse und war dankbar für die Nahrung.

The underfed children in the orphanage received a nutritious meal for the first time.

Die unterernährten Kinder im Waisenhaus bekamen zum ersten Mal eine nahrhafte Mahlzeit.

The underfed puppy's ribs were clearly visible under its thin coat.

Die Rippen des unterernährten Welpen waren unter seinem dünnen Fell deutlich sichtbar.

The underfed athletes were determined to perform well in the upcoming competition.

Die unterernährten Sportler waren fest entschlossen, im kommenden Wettbewerb gut abzuschneiden.

One fell ill and died in the overcrowded and underfed ghetto at Theresienstadt.

Einer erkrankte und starb im überfüllten und unterernährten Getto von Theresienstadt.

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “u”:
Why use Reverso English-German Dictionary to learn "underfed"?
  • Find accurate translations for "underfed" in German

    Explore various translations of "underfed" sorted by frequency and relevance to find the perfect match for your context.

  • Browse countless real-life examples

    Understand the exact meaning of "underfed" and learn how to use it correctly in any context. Examples come from millions of authentic texts: movie dialogues, news articles, official documents, and more.

  • Listen to pronunciation

    Hear how "underfed" is pronounced by native speakers and improve your oral skills.

  • Discover expressions and idioms with "underfed" in English

    Dive into our dictionary's treasure trove of phrases and expressions containing "underfed" to grow your vocabulary including new entries from the Reverso Collaborative Dictionary.

  • Create your vocabulary list with ease

    Click the star icon to save "underfed" to your favorites.

  • Practice with flashcards

    Memorize your words with interactive flashcards containing audio and examples.

English-German translations you can rely on
Find virtually anything

Over 500,000 entries, 2 million translations and 10 million examples in context

Trusted by 70M users

including students, language teachers, and linguistic experts

Exceptional 4.7 app rating

with 250,000+ reviews on App Store and Play Store