No. 6,592 in German
engpässe
"Engpässe" means "bottlenecks" or "shortages" in English.
In a sentence
Es gibt oft Engpässe bei der Versorgung mit Rohstoffen.
There are often shortages in the supply of raw materials.
In this sentence, 'Engpässe' refers to logistical or supply shortages, specifically challenges in the availability of resources.
Die Firma musste wegen finanzieller Engpässe schließen.
The company had to close due to financial difficulties.
Here, 'Engpässe' denotes financial constraints or difficulties, indicating a limitation in monetary resources.
Während der Urlaubszeit entstehen Engpässe im Kundenservice.
During the holiday season, bottlenecks occur in customer service.
In this example, 'Engpässe' represents bottlenecks or shortages in service availability during a specific period.
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