der Personalmangel
Translation
staff shortage, personnel shortage, lack of staff
Examples
Wegen Personalmangel bleibt das Geschäft geschlossen.
Due to staff shortage, the shop is closed.
Der Personalmangel führt zu langen Wartezeiten.
The staff shortage leads to long waiting times.
Grammar Patterns
the staff shortage ((in/at sth.)) Es gibt einen Personalmangel im Hotel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Personalnot, Fachkräftemangel; Antonyms: Personalüberschuss (staff surplus)
Etymology
Composed of 'Personal' (personnel) and 'Mangel' (shortage, lack). Literally 'personnel shortage'.
Memory Tips
'Mangel' sounds a bit like 'mangle'. A staff shortage can 'mangle' a company's operations.