unzureichend
Translation
insufficient, inadequate, unsatisfactory
Examples
Die Beweise waren unzureichend.
The evidence was insufficient.
Seine Deutschkenntnisse sind unzureichend.
His German skills are insufficient.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is insufficient The evidence was insufficient.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ungenügend (insufficient), mangelhaft (deficient); Antonyms: ausreichend (sufficient), genügend (enough)
Etymology
Composed of un- (not) + zureichend (sufficient). The root verb is zureichen (to be enough, to suffice).
Memory Tips
Think of 'un-' as 'not' and 'reichen' as 'reaching' the mark. So, 'unzureichend' is 'not reaching' the necessary amount.