underskottet

underskottet

"The deficit."

Here, 'underskottet' refers to a financial deficit or shortfall that accrues interest.

Ränta på underskottet måste betalas varje månad.

Interest on the deficit must be paid monthly.

In this sentence, 'underskottet' is used to describe a lack or shortage of water.

Underskottet av vatten påverkar grödornas tillväxt.

The shortage of water affects the growth of crops.

Here, 'underskottet' is again referring to a deficit, but specifically within the context of a financial budget.

Vi måste ta hand om underskottet i föreningens budget.

We need to address the deficit in the association's budget.