deficient in German
deficient in German is mangelhaft, defizient — deficient means lacking something necessary or sufficient; inadequate.
deficient in German
mangelhaft
Lacking something essential; often construed with in.
defizient
Insufficient or inadequate in amount.
mangelhaft
Insufficient or inadequate in amount.
What does "deficient" mean?
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adjective Lacking something necessary or sufficient; inadequate.
"His diet was deficient in essential vitamins."
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deficient in a sentence
- His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.
- The bridge was found structurally deficient after the inspection.
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What is "deficient" in German?
"deficient" in German is mangelhaft, defizient. deficient means: Lacking something necessary or sufficient; inadequate.
How do you use "deficient" in a sentence?
Example: "His diet was deficient in essential vitamins." In German, "deficient" is mangelhaft, defizient.
Are there other ways to say "deficient" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "deficient": mangelhaft, defizient.
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