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lack in Swedish

lack in Swedish is avsaknad, brist, sakna — lack means the absence or shortage of something needed or wanted.

lack in Swedish

avsaknad
noun
A deficiency or need (of something desirable or necessary); an absence, want, dearth.
brist
noun
A deficiency or need (of something desirable or necessary); an absence, want, dearth.
sakna
verb
(transitive, stative) To be without, not to have, to need, to require.
fattas
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.
    "Lack of sleep made it hard for him to concentrate all day."
  2. verb To not have, or not have enough of, something.
    "Some young players lack confidence when they first join the team."
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lack in a sentence

  • Lack of sleep made it hard for him to concentrate all day.
  • The delay was caused by a lack of funding.
  • Some young players lack confidence when they first join the team.
  • The village lacks a proper bus service, so many people drive.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lack" in Swedish?
"lack" in Swedish is avsaknad, brist, sakna. lack means: The absence or shortage of something needed or wanted.
How do you use "lack" in a sentence?
Example: "Lack of sleep made it hard for him to concentrate all day." In Swedish, "lack" is avsaknad, brist, sakna.
Are there other ways to say "lack" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 4 translations listed for "lack": avsaknad, brist, sakna, fattas.
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