Noun
das Manko
Pronunciation: /ˈmaŋko/
shortcoming, deficiency
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plural Mankos
Meanings
Noun
- shortcoming, deficiency
- deficit, deficiency, shortage
Example sentence
Das ist aber ein schwerwiegendes Manko.
This is a serious shortcoming.
Word forms
singular
das Manko
plural
die Mankos
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Manko
Accusativedas Manko
Dativedem Manko
Genitivedes Mankos
Plural
Nominativedie Mankos
Accusativedie Mankos
Dativeden Mankos
Genitiveder Mankos
Usage
- ein deutliches Manko — A clear shortcoming or deficiency.
- Manko / Stärke — A weakness versus a strength.
Die fehlende Beleuchtung war ein erhebliches Manko der Unterkunft.
The lack of lighting was a considerable shortcoming of the accommodation.