falten

In a sentence

• Falten deu minuts per a les dotze.

  Ten minutes are left until twelve o'clock.

  Here, 'falten' means 'are left', indicating the amount of time remaining.

• A la reunió falten algunes persones.

  Some people are missing in the meeting.

  Here, 'falten' means 'are missing', referring to the absence of specific persons.

• Falten moltes cadires per a la festa.

  Many chairs are lacking for the party.

  Here, 'falten' means 'are lacking', referring to the insufficiency of chairs for the event.