heruntergewirtschaftet

run into the ground, mismanaged into disrepair

adjective he-RUN-ter-ge-virt-shaf-tet Rare

Usage Note

Heruntergewirtschaftet is a compound adjective describing a farm, business, or property that has been mismanaged to the point of ruin — ein heruntergewirtschafteter Betrieb. Common in rural contexts and economic journalism.

Examples

"Der heruntergewirtschaftete Bauernhof fand nach Jahren des Verfalls endlich einen neuen Eigentümer."

Natural Translation

The run-down farm found a new owner at last after years of decay.

Literal Translation

The mismanaged farm found after years of decay finally a new owner.

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