недостаток
lack
a shortage or absence of something
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недостаток with English translation
недостаток usage examples
We noticed a lack of support from the team.
Мы заметили недостаток поддержки со стороны команды.
Her lack of sleep made her tired.
Её недостаток сна сделал её уставшей.
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недостаток synonyms
What's the difference between недостаток / недостача / нехватка / дефицит / отсутствие / недостаточность
Used more often for missing amounts in records, stock, money, or goods.
A common neutral word meaning that something is not enough; very close to 'lack'.
Usually refers to a noticeable shortage, often in economics, trade, or medicine.
More bookish and often medical or official; means insufficiency or inadequate supply.
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How to pronounce недостаток and what this word means
недостаток means lack. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce недостаток
[nʲɪdɐˈstatək]
недостаток translation
lack
недостаток examples
Es herrscht ein Mangel an Wasser.
недостаток transcription
[nʲɪdɐˈstatək]
Questions about this word
недостаток meaning: what does it mean?
нехватка или отсутствие чего-либо
недостаток pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
недостаток is pronounced as [nʲɪdɐˈstatək]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
недостаток 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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