NOUN
Mangel/ˈmaŋl̩/deficiency; lack; shortage
Mangel is a German noun that means deficiency, lack, or shortage. It is pronounced /ˈmaŋl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Mängel".
Definitions
1.a deficiency or lack of something(general)
a.a state in which something is absent or insufficient
Es gibt einen Mangel an qualifizierten Arbeitskräften.—There is a lack of qualified workers.
2.a defect or fault (in products, especially legal/technical usage)(technical/rare, not for learners)
a.a flaw or defect in a product or service
Der Mangel muss innerhalb von zwei Wochen gemeldet werden.—The defect must be reported within two weeks.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Mangel | die Mängel |
| Genitive | des Mangels | der Mängel |
| Dative | dem Mangel | den Mängeln |
| Accusative | den Mangel | die Mängel |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Mangel" mean in English?
- "Mangel" means deficiency, lack, or shortage. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Mangel"?
- "Mangel" is pronounced /ˈmaŋl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Mangel" der, die, or das?
- "Mangel" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Mangel"?
- The plural of "Mangel" is "Mängel".
- What part of speech is "Mangel"?
- "Mangel" is a noun in German.
