die Unterfinanzierung
Translation
underfunding, insufficient funding
Examples
Die Unterfinanzierung des Projekts ist ein Problem.
The underfunding of the project is a problem.
Viele Schulen leiden an chronischer Unterfinanzierung.
Many schools suffer from chronic underfunding.
Grammar Patterns
the underfunding of ((sth.gen)) the underfunding of the schools
Similar Words
der Geldmangel (lack of money), die Finanzlücke (funding gap)
Etymology
Composed of 'unter-' (under, insufficient) and 'Finanzierung' (financing). Literally 'under-financing'.
Memory Tips
'Unter' means under or less than needed. 'Finanzierung' is financing. So, it's simply less financing than is required.