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deficient in German

deficient in German is mangelhaft, defizient — deficient means lacking something necessary or sufficient; inadequate.

deficient in German

mangelhaft
adj
Lacking something essential; often construed with in.
defizient
adj
Insufficient or inadequate in amount.
mangelhaft
adj
Insufficient or inadequate in amount.

What does "deficient" mean?

  1. adjective Lacking something necessary or sufficient; inadequate.
    "His diet was deficient in essential vitamins."

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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