English–German
“put at a disadvantage” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈnaːxˌtaɪ̯lɪgn̩/
Example
Er benachteiligt sie wegen ihres Alters.
He puts her at a disadvantage because of her age.
How to say “put at a disadvantage” in German
“Put at a disadvantage” in German is benachteiligen.
A rulebook quietly blocks one group from the same opportunities that everyone else receives.
Example sentences with benachteiligen
In vielen Firmen werden Bewerber mit Lücken im Lebenslauf benachteiligt.
In many companies, applicants with gaps in their résumés are put at a disadvantage.
Tips for using benachteiligen
- Benachteiligen is not separable, so "er benachteiligt sie" keeps the prefix attached in the present tense.