English–German
“missing” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfeːlənt/
Example
Eine fehlende Datei verhindert die Installation.
A missing file prevents the installation.
How to say “missing” in German
“Missing” in German is fehlend.
A required puzzle piece is not in its place, so the larger pattern cannot be completed.
Example sentences with fehlend
Der Brief konnte nicht zugestellt werden, weil eine fehlende Adresse vorlag.
The letter could not be delivered because an address was missing.
Tips for using fehlend
- German often uses the finite verb in everyday speech: Die Datei fehlt, whereas fehlend commonly appears before a noun.