unzureichend
Translation
insufficient, inadequate, unsatisfactory
Examples
Die Informationen waren unzureichend.
The information was insufficient.
Seine Vorbereitung für die Prüfung war unzureichend.
His preparation for the exam was inadequate.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) to be + unzureichend ((...)) is insufficient The time is insufficient.
unzureichend + ((Noun)) insufficient ((noun)) We only have insufficient funds.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ungenügend, mangelhaft; Antonyms: ausreichend, genügend
Etymology
From the prefix 'un-' (not) + 'zu' (to) + 'reichen' (to reach/suffice). Literally 'not reaching to' or 'not sufficing'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'under-reaching'. It doesn't reach the required amount or level.