unterentwickelten
Translation
underdeveloped, undeveloped
Examples
Er hilft den unterentwickelten Ländern.
He helps underdeveloped countries.
Das ist ein Problem in einem unterentwickelten Gebiet.
That is a problem in an underdeveloped area.
Grammar Patterns
((adj.)) + ((noun)) modifies a noun Er hilft den unterentwickelten Ländern.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rückständig (backward); Antonyms: hoch entwickelt (highly developed), industrialisiert (industrialized)
Etymology
Composed of 'unter-' (under) + 'entwickelt' (developed). Literally 'under-developed'.
Memory Tips
Break the word down: 'unter' (under) + 'entwickelt' (developed). The meaning is very direct.