NOUN
Mangel/ˈmaŋl̩/defect; shortcoming; deficiency
Mangel is a German noun that means defect, shortcoming, or deficiency. It is pronounced /ˈmaŋl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Mängel".
Definitions
1.a defect or flaw in something(general)
a.a physical or technical imperfection
Die Ware wurde wegen erheblicher Mängel zurückgegeben.—The goods were returned due to significant defects.
2.a lack or deficiency of something needed or expected(abstract)
a.not enough or insufficient
Es gibt große Mängel in der Ausbildung.—There are major deficiencies in the education.
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 defect, shortcoming, or deficiency. 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.
