lipsa

In a sentence

• Lipsa de somn poate afecta sănătatea.

  The lack of sleep can affect health.

  The word 'lipsa' is used as a noun, meaning 'lack', describing an absence or shortage of something.

• Aceasta este o mare lipsă de respect.

  This is a great lack of respect.

  Here, 'lipsă' denotes the absence or deficiency of respect, highlighting its figurative usage to signify respect not being present.

• Am observat lipsa ta la ședință.

  I noticed your absence from the meeting.

  In this context, 'lipsa' refers to someone's absence from a specific event or location.