das Defizit
Translation
deficit, shortfall, shortage, deficiency
Examples
Das Unternehmen hat ein großes Defizit.
The company has a large deficit.
Es gibt ein Defizit an qualifizierten Arbeitskräften.
There is a shortage of qualified workers.
Er hat soziale Defizite.
He has social shortcomings.
Grammar Patterns
ein Defizit ((an+3)) haben to have a deficit/shortage (of sth.) We have a shortage of skilled workers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mangel (shortage), Fehlbetrag (shortfall); Antonyms: Überschuss (surplus), Gewinn (profit)
Etymology
From Latin 'deficit', meaning 'it is lacking'. It's a direct borrowing, same as in English.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate with the English word 'deficit'. Think of a financial deficit or a deficiency in some skill.