Mangel
- (masculine, strong) lack, shortage (the condition of having an insufficient amount of a resource, or none at all)
- (masculine, strong) lack, shortage (the condition of having an insufficient amount of a resource, or none at all)
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Etymology
In summary
Back-formation from mangeln (“to lack”). Related to Manko, which ultimately comes from the same source by way of a comparable derivation in Italian. Also related to English manque.
Related words
living in poverty
short of hands
bad habit
Verderbnis
Wäschemangel
schlechte Angewohnheit
Absenz
Sorglosigleit
Schmälerung
Fehlmenge
schwache Seite
Fehlbestand
Spärlichkeit
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