This is the 15973rd most frequent Korean word.
부족했기
"부족했기" means "because it was lacking" or "due to being insufficient."
In this sentence, '부족했기' refers to the lack of time as a reason for the inability to prepare adequately. It is used in a causal structure indicated by '기 때문에' (because).
시간이 부족했기 때문에 더 열심히 준비하지 못했어요.
I couldn't prepare more thoroughly because I was short on time.
Here, '부족했기' is used to describe a deficiency in bravery, again serving as a reason for the subsequent action, marked by '기 때문에' (because).
그는 용기가 부족했기 때문에 도전을 포기했어요.
He gave up on the challenge because he lacked courage.
In this context, '부족했기' signifies a lack of resources, forming the subject of a causal issue linked to the project's delay.