verschleppter
Translation
protracted, delayed, neglected
Examples
Das ist ein verschleppter Infekt.
That is a neglected infection.
Der verschleppte Prozess dauerte Jahre.
The protracted trial lasted for years.
Grammar Patterns
(attributive) before a noun A neglected infection can be dangerous.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verzögert (delayed), aufgeschoben (postponed); Antonyms: rechtzeitig (on time)
Etymology
Past participle of the verb `verschleppen`, from `ver-` + `schleppen` (to drag, to haul). Something that has been 'dragged on' or delayed.
Memory Tips
Imagine having to 'schleppen' (drag) your feet on a task, which 'ver-' (causes) a delay. A 'verschleppte Krankheit' is an illness you've 'dragged along' without treating.