disadvantaged
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disadvantaged
To be in a worse social, economic, or personal situation than others and therefore have fewer opportunities or rights.
Das Programm soll gezielt Kinder aus sozial benachteiligten Familien fördern.
The program is intended to specifically support children from socially disadvantaged families.
'Benachteiligt' (disadvantaged) is the past participle of the verb 'benachteiligen' (to disadvantage). This verb is made up of the prefix 'be-' and the noun 'der Nachteil' (disadvantage) and means to put someone at a disadvantage.
Die neuen Regeln benachteiligen kleine Unternehmen.
The new rules disadvantage small companies.
The word is often specified by adverbs that name the area of disadvantage. Common combinations are 'sozial benachteiligt' (socially disadvantaged), 'wirtschaftlich benachteiligt' (economically disadvantaged), or 'finanziell benachteiligt' (financially disadvantaged).
Die Stiftung unterstützt wirtschaftlich benachteiligte Studierende mit Stipendien.
The foundation supports economically disadvantaged students with scholarships.
'Benachteiligt' (disadvantaged) can stand before a noun (attributive) or be used with verbs like 'sein' (to be) or 'sich fühlen' (to feel) (predicative).
Er fühlt sich gegenüber seinen Kollegen benachteiligt.
He feels disadvantaged compared with his colleagues.
preferred
'bevorzugt' and 'benachteiligt' describe opposites. Someone or something that is 'bevorzugt' gets an advantage or is chosen ahead of others. Someone who is 'benachteiligt' has worse chances or is placed at a disadvantage. 'bevorzugt' can also simply mean that you prefer to use or choose something, for example 'eine bevorzugte Methode' (a preferred method). 'benachteiligt' is more suitable for unfair or difficult social, economic, or personal situations. In short: 'bevorzugt' is more about advantage, while 'benachteiligt' is more about disadvantage.
Kinder aus armen Familien sind in der Schule oft benachteiligt.
Children from poor families are often disadvantaged at school.
Bei der Bewerbung werden Menschen mit Erfahrung bevorzugt behandelt.
In the application process, people with experience are given preferential treatment.