No. 6,172 in German
defizit
"Defizit" in German means "deficit" in English, referring to a shortfall or lack of something, especially relating to finances or resources.
In a sentence
Das Unternehmen hat ein finanzielles Defizit, das es zu beheben gilt.
The company has a financial deficit that needs to be rectified.
Here, 'Defizit' is used in a business context to refer to a financial shortfall or loss.
Die Schüler haben ein Defizit in mathematischen Grundkenntnissen.
The students have a deficit in basic mathematical skills.
In this sentence, 'Defizit' is used to describe a lack or insufficiency of knowledge or skills.
Es besteht ein Defizit an verfügbaren Ressourcen für das Projekt.
There is a deficit of available resources for the project.
Here, 'Defizit' denotes a shortage or lack of resources available for a specific purpose.
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