der Mangel
Translation
lack, shortage, deficiency, defect
Examples
Es gibt einen Mangel an Fachkräften.
There is a shortage of skilled workers.
Das Gerät hat einen technischen Mangel.
The device has a technical defect.
Grammar Patterns
((Mangel)) ((an+3)) a lack/shortage of sth. There is a Mangel an Lehrern.
((einen Mangel)) haben to have a defect/flaw The product has einen Mangel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lack, shortage, defect; Antonyms: abundance, surplus
Etymology
From Middle High German 'mangel', related to the verb 'mangeln' (to lack).
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'mangle'. A mangled car is full of defects and lacks its original form.