недостаток
lack
a shortage or absence of something
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недостаток with English translation
недостаток usage examples
We noticed a lack of support from the team.
Мы заметили недостаток поддержки со стороны команды.
Her lack of sleep made her tired.
Её недостаток сна сделал её уставшей.
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недостаток synonyms
What's the difference between недостаток / недостача / нехватка / дефицит / отсутствие / недостаточность
General word for a shortage or a missing amount; the closest equivalent.
We have a lack of time.
У нас есть недостаток времени.
Used more often for missing amounts in records, stock, money, or goods.
A shortage of goods was found in the warehouse.
На складе обнаружили недостачу товара.
A common neutral word meaning that something is not enough; very close to 'lack'.
The company feels a lack of specialists.
В компании ощущается нехватка специалистов.
Usually refers to a noticeable shortage, often in economics, trade, or medicine.
There was a shortage of medicines in the city.
В городе возник дефицит лекарств.
The lack of experience makes the work difficult.
Отсутствие опыта мешает работе.
More bookish and often medical or official; means insufficiency or inadequate supply.
The patient was found to have a vitamin D deficiency.
У пациента выявили недостаточность витамина D.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce недостаток and what this word means
недостаток translation: lack. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce недостаток
[nʲɪdɐˈstatək]
недостаток translation
lack
недостаток examples
We noticed a lack of support from the team.
недостаток transcription
[nʲɪdɐˈstatək]
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недостаток meaning: what does it mean?
нехватка или отсутствие чего-либо
недостаток pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
недостаток is pronounced as [nʲɪdɐˈstatək]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
недостаток definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We noticed a lack of support from the team. Translation: Мы заметили недостаток поддержки со стороны команды.
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