mangelhaft

B1

poor (grade)

English meaning
poor (grade)

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mangelhaft in a sentence

Die Note mangelhaft bedeutet fast durchgefallen.

The grade poor means almost failed.

Comparative and superlative

mangelhaft → mangelhafter → am mangelhaftesten

Word family

mangelhaft is built from der Mangel (lack; deficiency) and die Haft (detention / custody / imprisonment). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Questions about mangelhaft

What is the comparative of mangelhaft?

mangelhaft → mangelhafter → am mangelhaftesten.

What does mangelhaft mean in English?

mangelhaft means "poor (grade)". For example: "Die Note mangelhaft bedeutet fast durchgefallen." — "The grade poor means almost failed."

What level is mangelhaft in German?

mangelhaft is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate.

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