NOUN
Defizit/ˈdeːfit͡sɪt/deficit; shortfall
Defizit is a German noun that means deficit or shortfall. It is pronounced /ˈdeːfit͡sɪt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Defizite".
Definitions
1.the amount by which something, especially money, is too small(finance, economy)
a.lack of financial resources; negative balance
Das Unternehmen hat ein hohes Defizit im letzten Jahr erwirtschaftet.—The company posted a high deficit last year.
2.a lack or shortcoming in something; deficiency(general)
a.general shortage or inadequacy
Ein Defizit an Erfahrung kann durch Engagement ausgeglichen werden.—A lack of experience can be compensated by commitment.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Defizit | die Defizite |
| Genitive | des Defizites | der Defizite |
| Dative | dem Defizit | den Defiziten |
| Accusative | das Defizit | die Defizite |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Defizit" mean in English?
- "Defizit" means deficit or shortfall. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Defizit"?
- "Defizit" is pronounced /ˈdeːfit͡sɪt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Defizit" der, die, or das?
- "Defizit" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Defizit"?
- The plural of "Defizit" is "Defizite".
- What part of speech is "Defizit"?
- "Defizit" is a noun in German.
