How is the word Дефицит translated from Russian to English

English translation
Shortage
noun

Ситуация, когда не хватает чего-то необходимого

A situation where there is not enough of something needed

Examples with “Дефицит”

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  • Во время шторма наблюдался дефицит пищи. — There was a shortage of food during the storm.

  • Столкнулись ли мы с нехваткой припасов на работе? — Are we facing a shortage of supplies at work?

  • Команда заметила нехватку в своем бюджете в этом квартале. — The team noticed a shortage in their budget this quarter.

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