Mangel
lack
The German word "Mangel" is a noun that translates to "lack" in English. It is used to express the absence or insufficiency of something. For example, "Es besteht ein Mangel an Wasser" means "There is a lack of water". The word is often used in contexts where a deficiency or shortage is being discussed.
Example sentences using: Mangel
Es gibt einen Mangel an Wasser in vielen Teilen der Welt.
There is a shortage of water in many parts of the world.
This phrase is talking about scarcity or shortage, which is a common context where 'Mangel' is used. It employs 'Mangel an', which is a standard German phrase meaning 'shortage of' before a noun.
Es besteht kein Mangel an Möglichkeiten.
There is no lack of opportunities.
This second example is negative. The 'kein Mangel an' construct is used to communicate 'no lack of', emphasizing the abundance of opportunities.
Mangel an Verständnis kann zu Fehlern führen.
A lack of understanding can lead to mistakes.
Here, the usage of 'Mangel' is utilized in the context of dealing with a deficiency or a lack of something abstract such as 'understanding'. The structure 'Mangel an' means 'lack of' before a noun.