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
Composed of 'Fach' (specialty) + 'Kräfte' (workers) + 'Mangel' (shortage). It literally means 'shortage of specialty workers'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as: Fach (field) + Kräfte (craftsmen) + Mangel (lacking). Lacking craftsmen in a field.