mangel

mangel

"Deficiency" or "lack."

Used as a noun referring to a shortage or deficiency.

Der Mangel an sauberem Wasser ist ein großes Problem.

The lack of clean water is a significant problem.

Used as a noun referring to shortcomings or faults.

Sie hat am Mangel ihrer Arbeit hart gearbeitet, um ihn zu beheben.

She worked hard on the deficiencies in her work to address them.

Used metaphorically as a noun to indicate a deficiency or imperfection.

Wenn das Gemüse Mangel hat, sollte man die Nährstoffe überprüfen.

If the vegetables show deficiencies, one should check the nutrients.