eingestuft
Translation
classified, graded, rated, categorized
Examples
Der Film wurde als jugendfrei eingestuft.
The movie was rated as suitable for all ages.
Das Dokument ist als geheim eingestuft.
The document is classified as secret.
Er wurde in die höchste Stufe eingestuft.
He was graded in the highest level.
Grammar Patterns
to be eingestuft as sth. (to be classified as sth.) The book was classified as a bestseller.
to be eingestuft in sth. (to be graded into sth.) The athlete was graded in the highest class.
Similar Words
klassifiziert (classified), kategorisiert (categorized), bewertet (rated)
Etymology
Comes from 'ein-' (in) + 'gestuft' (derived from 'Stufe', meaning step, level, grade). The literal meaning is 'put into a level'.
Memory Tips
Picture placing things 'into' (ein-) specific 'levels' (Stufe), like sorting mail into different slots. This action is 'einstufen'.