die Lücke, -n
gap
Ein Bereich, in dem etwas fehlt oder nicht vorhanden ist.
The German word "Lücke" is a noun meaning "gap", "space", or "opening". It refers to an empty or missing part within a continuous sequence, structure, or surface.
Meaning of the word it’s made of: Lücke is a standalone noun, so there are no smaller words inside it.
Similar words:
- Spalte (crack, fissure)
- Freiraum (free space)
- Pause (pause, break in time)
Difference:
- Lücke usually refers to a physical or abstract gap, often implying something missing.
- Spalte often means a narrow, linear crack or split, more physical.
- Freiraum emphasizes an intentionally free or empty space, often for use.
- Pause refers to a temporal break rather than a spatial gap.
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Examples
Die Lücke wird bald geschlossen.noun
The gap will soon be closed.
Eine Lücke im Zaun erlaubt uns einen Blick in den Garten.noun
A gap in the fence allows us a peek into the garden.
Die Lücke im System muss schnell geschlossen werden.noun
The gap in the system must be closed quickly.
In der Geschichte gibt es eine große Lücke.noun
There is a big gap in the story.
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