English–German

“shortcoming” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmaŋkoː/

Example

Sein größtes Manko ist seine Ungeduld.

His biggest shortcoming is his impatience.

Illustration for Manko (shortcoming)

How to say “shortcoming” in German

“Shortcoming” in German is Manko.

A visible gap or weak spot keeps an otherwise complete thing from being fully effective.

Full entry for Manko: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Manko

Viele Teams müssen mit einem Manko in der Kommunikation leben.

Many teams have to live with a shortcoming in communication.

Tips for using Manko

  • Manko is neuter, so the forms are das Manko and die Mankos.

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