недостаточный
Translation of недостаточный
inadequate
Meaning of недостаточный
Не такой хороший или не в таком количестве, как нужно.
not enough, or not good enough for what is needed
Transcription and pronunciation of недостаточный
недоста́точный
stress on the 3rd syllable
- Transcription
- [nʲɪdɐˈstatət͡ɕnɨj]
- In Latin letters
- nedostatochnyy
Traps and common mistakes
Недостаточный or неадекватный?
неадекватный
неадекватный ≠ inadequate: acting crazy or inappropriately.
Don't say неадекватный about money or resources. Not enough — недостаточный; behaving strangely — неадекватный.
Его зарплата недостаточна для съёмной квартиры.
His salary is inadequate for renting a flat.
Он какой-то неадекватный: кричит на всех без причины.
He's acting crazy, shouting at everyone for no reason — not "inadequate".
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The local hospital still has inadequate funding.
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Местная больница по-прежнему получает недостаточное финансирование.
The safety measures were totally inadequate.
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Меры безопасности были совершенно недостаточными.
недостаточный synonyms
What's the difference between недостаточный, неудовлетворительный, and ненадлежащий
Formal: of poor quality, below the standard.
Advanced: broader words
Legal style: not as it should be, e.g. care or checks.
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What does недостаточный mean?
not enough, or not good enough for what is needed
How do you pronounce недостаточный?
недостаточный is pronounced [nʲɪdɐˈstatət͡ɕnɨj], in Latin letters “nedostatochnyy”.
How is недостаточный used in a sentence?
The local hospital still has inadequate funding. Translation: Местная больница по-прежнему получает недостаточное финансирование.
Is недостаточный part of Adjectives vocabulary?
Yes, недостаточный (inadequate) can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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