Mangel
lack
a shortage or absence of something
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Mangel with Russian translation
Mangel usage examples
Нехватка времени — это проблема.
Der Mangel an Zeit ist ein Problem.
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Mangel synonyms
What's the difference between Mangel / Fehlen / Knappheit / Engpass / Armut / Bedürfnis
General word for the absence of something; neutral and very close to the meaning of "lack".
Emphasizes scarcity or an insufficient amount of resources, things, or time.
Means a bottleneck or temporary constraint that causes shortages or slows a process.
Means poverty as a state of lacking money, possessions, or basic means of living.
Rather means a need or requirement rather than the shortage itself; focuses on what someone needs.
Common word for the absence of a person, object, or phenomenon; neutral and slightly formal in tone.
Suggests a shortfall, deficit, or negative balance; often used in finance, knowledge, or development.
Means a fault or defect; not just a shortage, but something damaged or not working properly.
Means emptiness or the absence of content; can be literal or figurative.
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How to pronounce Mangel and what this word means
Mangel means lack. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Mangel
/ˈmanɡəl/
Mangel translation
lack
Mangel examples
Es herrscht ein Mangel an Wasser.
Mangel transcription
/ˈmanɡəl/
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Mangel meaning: what does it mean?
eine Knappheit oder das Nichtvorhandensein von etwas
Mangel pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
Mangel is pronounced as /ˈmanɡəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Mangel definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Es herrscht ein Mangel an Wasser. Translation: Наблюдается нехватка воды.
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