der Mangel, ¨-
lack · deficiency · shortage
Es bedeutet, dass etwas nicht genug vorhanden ist oder fehlt.
The German word "Mangel" is a noun that means "deficiency" or "shortage". It represents a lack or insufficiency of something necessary or desirable. "Mangel" can refer to both tangible items, like a food shortage, or intangible elements, such as a lack of time.
Similar words in German that are related conceptually might include "Knappheit" (scarcity), "Defizit" (deficit), and "Fehlen" (absence). Each of these differentiates slightly; "Knappheit" often stresses limited availability, "Defizit" focuses on a shortfall in numerical or measurable terms, while "Fehlen" simply indicates the absence of something.
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Examples
Es gibt einen Mangel an Ressourcen.noun
There is a lack of resources.
Der Mangel an Erfahrung kann problematisch sein.noun
The lack of experience can be problematic.
Ein Mangel an Ressourcen führt oft zu Konflikten.noun
A lack of resources often leads to conflicts.
Ein Mangel an Vitaminen kann zu Müdigkeit führen.noun
A deficiency of vitamins can lead to fatigue.
Ein Mangel an Vitaminen führt oft zu Müdigkeit.noun
A deficiency of vitamins often leads to fatigue.
Der Mangel an Personal ist ein großes Problem.noun
The shortage of staff is a major problem.
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