der Fachkräftemangel
Translation
shortage of skilled workers, skills shortage, labor shortage
Examples
Der Fachkräftemangel ist ein großes Problem.
The shortage of skilled workers is a big problem.
Viele Firmen klagen über den Fachkräftemangel.
Many companies complain about the shortage of skilled workers.
Grammar Patterns
a shortage of ((sth.)) ein Mangel an+3 There is a shortage of skilled engineers.
Similar Words
Personalmangel (staff shortage), Arbeitskräftemangel (labor shortage)
Etymology
From 'Fach' (specialty/field) + 'Kräfte' (workers, forces) + 'Mangel' (shortage). Literally 'specialty workers shortage'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: Fach (field) + Kräfte (forces/workers) + Mangel (mangled/lacking). A mangled workforce in a specific field.