die Versorgungslücke
Translation
supply gap, shortfall, shortage
Examples
Es gibt eine große Versorgungslücke bei Medikamenten.
There is a large supply gap for medicines.
Die Regierung will die Versorgungslücke schließen.
The government wants to close the supply gap.
Grammar Patterns
a supply gap ((in/for sth.)) a supply gap in/for sth. There is a supply gap in skilled workers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Mangel (shortage), der Engpass (bottleneck)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Versorgung' (supply) and 'Lücke' (gap). Literally means 'supply gap'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a physical 'gap' (Lücke) in a supply chain (Versorgung), preventing goods from getting through.