der Mitarbeitermangel
Translation
staff shortage, employee shortage, labor shortage
Examples
Der Mitarbeitermangel ist ein ernstes Problem.
The staff shortage is a serious problem.
Viele Branchen leiden unter Mitarbeitermangel.
Many industries suffer from staff shortages.
Grammar Patterns
((Subject)) ... is a problem. The staff shortage is a big problem.
to suffer from ((sth.)) unter+3 leiden Many companies suffer from the staff shortage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Personalengpass (staff bottleneck); Antonyms: Mitarbeiterüberschuss (staff surplus)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Mitarbeiter' (employee) and 'Mangel' (shortage, lack).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'employee lack'. 'Mangel' is a key word for any kind of shortage in German.