Mangel

der
B1 Noun

English Translation

lack, shortage, defect

der Mangel — German masculine noun meaning lack, shortage, defect (B1)
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What does „Mangel" mean in English?

„Mangel" is a German noun (der) meaning "lack, shortage, defect" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Grammar

Gender

der Mangel

Example Sentences

1

In dieser Stadt gibt es einen großen Mangel an Wohnungen.

There is a great shortage of apartments in this city.

2

Die Maschine hat technische Mängel.

The machine has technical defects.

CEFR Level

B1

Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.

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