No. 13,762 in Russian
нехватка
"Lack" or "shortage."
In a sentence
Нехватка воды в регионе стала серьёзной проблемой.
The shortage of water in the region has become a serious issue.
Here, "нехватка" relates to a significant lack of an essential resource, water, emphasizing its critical importance.
Мы испытываем нехватку времени для завершения проекта.
We are experiencing a lack of time to complete the project.
"Нехватка" indicates an insufficiency of time, signifying a difficulty in managing or allocating enough of this finite resource.
Нехватка квалифицированных сотрудников влияет на качество работы.
The shortage of qualified employees affects the quality of work.
In this instance, "нехватка" denotes a deficiency in the availability of skilled personnel, impacting operational outcomes.
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