Der Mangel
Example: Der Mangel an Fachkräften beeinträchtigt das Unternehmenswachstum erheblich.
Definition
"Der Mangel" refers to a shortage or lack of something necessary or desired, often causing problems or limitations. For example, it can describe the insufficient availability of skilled workers impacting business growth significantly.
Etymology
The German word "der Mangel" originates from Middle High German, meaning defect or deficiency. It is related to the verb 'mangeln,' which means to lack or be deficient. Did you know? Its root can be traced back to Old High German 'mangal,' highlighting a long history of describing scarcity or insufficiency.
Learn to use this word actively
"Der Mangel" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select German as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
