das Defizit
Translation
deficit, shortfall, shortage
Examples
Der Staat hat ein hohes Defizit.
The state has a high deficit.
Es gibt ein Defizit an Fachkräften.
There is a deficit of skilled workers.
Grammar Patterns
to have a deficit to have a deficit The budget has a deficit.
a deficit of sth. a deficit of sth. There is a deficit of teachers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mangel, Fehlbetrag; Antonyms: Überschuss, Gewinn
Etymology
From Latin 'deficit', meaning 'it is lacking'. It's a direct borrowing, identical to the English word.
Memory Tips
It's spelled and means the same as the English 'deficit'. Think of a budget deficit in the news.