nachgeordnet
Translation
subordinate, secondary, junior
Examples
Er hat eine nachgeordnete Rolle im Team.
He has a subordinate role in the team.
Diese Behörde ist dem Ministerium nachgeordnet.
This authority is subordinate to the ministry.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) nachgeordnet + noun: used as an attributive adjective. A subordinate department takes over the task.
((sb./sth. dat.)) nachgeordnet sein: to be subordinate to (sb./sth.). The school is subordinate to the school board.
Similar Words
Synonyms: subordinate, secondary; Antonyms: superordinate, superior, primary
Etymology
From nach- (after) + geordnet (ordered, arranged). Literally 'ordered after', implying a lower rank.
Memory Tips
Think of an organizational chart (Ordnung). 'Übergeordnet' is the superior above, 'nachgeordnet' are the subordinates below.