English–German
“shortage” in German
How to say “shortage” in German
“Shortage” in German is Mangel.
A vital piece is missing from a supply, a plan, or an object, leaving a gap that limits its function.
Example sentences with Mangel
Nach dem Sturm herrschte in vielen Dörfern ein Mangel an sauberem Wasser.
After the storm, there was a shortage of clean water in many villages.
Tips for using Mangel
- Mangel is masculine, but its plural is irregular: "der Mangel" becomes "die Mängel" when referring to defects or shortcomings.
Other German words for “shortage”
Bei diesem Projekt gibt es Defizite beim Personal.
There are staffing shortages on this project.
Nach dem Sturm gab es Engpässe bei der Stromversorgung.
After the storm, there were power supply shortages.