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shortcoming in German

shortcoming in German is Manko, Schwäche — shortcoming means a fault or weakness in someone or something that stops them being as good as they should be.

shortcoming in German

Manko
noun
A deficiency or falling short; failure to attain a goal or ideal.
Schwäche
noun
A deficiency or falling short; failure to attain a goal or ideal.

What does "shortcoming" mean?

  1. noun A fault or weakness in someone or something that stops them being as good as they should be.
    "The report lists the shortcomings of the current booking system."
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shortcoming in a sentence

  • The report lists the shortcomings of the current booking system.
  • He is honest about his own shortcomings as a manager.

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What is "shortcoming" in German?

"shortcoming" in German is Manko, Schwäche. shortcoming means: A fault or weakness in someone or something that stops them being as good as they should be.

How do you use "shortcoming" in a sentence?

Example: "The report lists the shortcomings of the current booking system." In German, "shortcoming" is Manko, Schwäche.

Are there other ways to say "shortcoming" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "shortcoming": Manko, Schwäche.

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