mangelnd

/ˈmaŋl̩nt/

adjective C1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Meaning

lacking, insufficient
- Wegen mangelnder Erfahrung bekam er die Stelle nicht.
  
  He didn't get the job because of a lack of experience.

Similar in other languages

Spanish

Close — lacking, insufficient relates to inadequate (inadecuado).

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Last updated 2026-09-24