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lack in Finnish

lack in Finnish is puute, vajaus, vaje — lack means the absence or shortage of something needed or wanted.

lack in Finnish

puute
noun
A deficiency or need (of something desirable or necessary); an absence, want, dearth.
vajaus
noun
A deficiency or need (of something desirable or necessary); an absence, want, dearth.
vaje
noun
A deficiency or need (of something desirable or necessary); an absence, want, dearth.
puuttua
verb
(transitive, stative) To be without, not to have, to need, to require.
kaivata
verb
(transitive, stative) To be without, not to have, to need, to require.
tarvita
verb
(transitive, stative) To be without, not to have, to need, to require.

What does "lack" mean?

  1. noun The absence or shortage of something needed or wanted.
    "The delay was caused by a lack of funding."
  2. verb To not have, or not have enough of, something.
    "The old car lacked the power to climb steep hills."
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lack in a sentence

  • The delay was caused by a lack of funding.
  • Her lack of experience showed during the interview.
  • The old car lacked the power to climb steep hills.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lack" in Finnish?

"lack" in Finnish is puute, vajaus, vaje. lack means: The absence or shortage of something needed or wanted.

How do you use "lack" in a sentence?

Example: "The delay was caused by a lack of funding." In Finnish, "lack" is puute, vajaus, vaje.

Are there other ways to say "lack" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "lack": puute, vajaus, vaje, puuttua, kaivata, tarvita.

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