Ghettoartig
Translation
ghetto-like, slum-like
Examples
Die Gegend hat eine ghettoartige Atmosphäre.
The area has a ghetto-like atmosphere.
Er beschrieb die Lebensbedingungen als ghettoartig.
He described the living conditions as ghetto-like.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is ghetto-like The atmosphere is ghetto-like.
Similar Words
Synonyms: slumähnlich (slum-like), verwahrlost (neglected); Antonyms: vornehm (posh), luxuriös (luxurious)
Etymology
Composed of 'Ghetto' and the suffix '-artig' (meaning '-like' or '-esque'). '-artig' is a common suffix to form adjectives.
Memory Tips
Think of 'art' in '-artig' as describing the 'art style' or manner of something. So, 'Ghetto-artig' is in the style of a ghetto.