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Brist (Swedish) — Lack, shortage, deficiency
Definition: The word "brist" refers to the state of not having enough of something, an insufficiency or gap in quantity, quality, or availability.
Examples:
- En brist på resurser. — A shortage of resources.
- Det finns en brist på utbildade lärare. — There is a lack of trained teachers.
Synonyms and nuances:
- Underskott — typically refers to a deficit, especially in financial or quantitative terms. Slightly more formal/technical.
- Avsaknad — means absence or lack, more absolute or total absence than "brist," which can indicate partial shortage.
- Otillräcklighet — insufficiency or inadequacy, often refers to not meeting needs or expectations rather than just quantity.
Summary:
"Brist" is the general term to describe situations where something is insufficient or partially missing, useful in both everyday and more formal contexts.
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Examples
Han har brist på tid.noun
He has a lack of time.
Många människor upplever brist på sömn.noun
Many people experience a lack of sleep.
Det finns en brist på bra mat här.noun
There is a lack of good food here.
På grund av brist på pengar ställde vi in resan.noun
Because of a lack of money, we cancelled the trip.
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