NOUN
Defizit/ˈdeːfit͡sɪt/deficit; shortcoming; lack
Defizit is a German noun that means deficit, shortcoming, or lack. It is pronounced /ˈdeːfit͡sɪt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Defizite".
Definitions
1.lack of something necessary or desirable; shortcoming; negative difference between income and expenses(economics; general)
a.financial gap, where expenses exceed income
Das Unternehmen weist ein Defizit von zwei Millionen Euro aus.—The company is showing a deficit of two million euros.
b.general lack, shortage, or shortcoming
Es gibt noch Defizite bei der Umsetzung des Projekts.—There are still shortcomings in the implementation of the project.
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, shortcoming, or lack. 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.
