No. 10,523 in Swedish
kompetensbristen
"Kompetensbristen" means "the lack of competence" or "the skills shortage" in English.
In a sentence
Kompetensbristen på arbetsmarknaden har ökat de senaste åren.
The skills shortage in the job market has increased in recent years.
This sentence uses 'kompetensbristen' to describe a general lack of required skills in a broad context, signifying its usage in discussing societal or economic issues.
Frågan om kompetensbristen måste tas upp under mötet.
The issue of skills shortage must be addressed during the meeting.
Here, 'kompetensbristen' refers to a specific challenge to be discussed, emphasizing its thematic relevance in professional contexts.
Utbildningsprogram startades för att motverka kompetensbristen i regionen.
Educational programs were launched to mitigate the skills shortage in the region.
In this case, 'kompetensbristen' signifies a problem that requires action, demonstrating its applicability in solutions-oriented discussions.
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