verwahrlost
neglected / run-down
Neglected, dirty, or run-down because something has not been properly cared for over a long period of time.
EXAMPLE
Das verwahrloste Haus steht seit Jahren leer.
The neglected house has been empty for years.
verwahrlost
neglected / run-down
verwahrlost – verwahrloster – am verwahrlostesten
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Meanings
verwahrlost
neglected
Having grown up without sufficient care, supervision, or upbringing and consequently being in a difficult social or personal situation.
EXAMPLE
Die Behörden kümmerten sich um das verwahrloste Kind.
The authorities took care of the neglected child.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry verwahrlost, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | verwahrlost |
|---|---|
| comparative | verwahrloster |
| superlative | am verwahrlostesten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Context clue
With 'verwahrlost' (neglected / run-down), concrete things such as houses, apartments, or gardens usually show a poor state of maintenance. When referring to people, especially children or teenagers, it usually concerns a lack of care, supervision, or upbringing.
EXAMPLE
Das verwahrloste Gebäude hat zerbrochene Fenster und einen überwucherten Garten.
The neglected building has broken windows and an overgrown garden.
Die Sozialarbeiterin besuchte die verwahrlosten Jugendlichen regelmäßig.
The social worker visited the neglected teenagers regularly.
Typical collocations
When describing the condition of things, 'verwahrlost' (neglected / run-down) is often used with 'Haus' (house), 'Wohnung' (apartment), 'Gebäude' (building), 'Garten' (garden), or 'Grundstück' (property). The phrase 'verwahrlost aussehen' (to look neglected / run-down) is also common.
EXAMPLE
Die verwahrloste Wohnung musste vollständig renoviert werden.
The neglected apartment had to be completely renovated.
Social context
When referring to people, 'verwahrlost' (neglected) is especially common in reports about children, teenagers, or people without sufficient care. The word describes a serious social situation and can sound derogatory when used for a person without further explanation.
EXAMPLE
Nachbarn informierten das Jugendamt, weil die Kinder völlig verwahrlost waren.
The neighbors informed the youth welfare office because the children were completely neglected.
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