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Mangeln Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Mangeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to lack", "to be short of" or "to be wanting".
Essential properties of "mangeln"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: mangeln
- Simple past: mangelte
- Participle: gemangelt
regularintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "mangeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To lack something"
- Definition: "To lack or be short of something necessary or convenient."
- Translation(s): to lack, to be short of, to be wanting
- Synonym(s): Fehlen, Knappsein, Nicht ausreichen
- Antonym(s): Haben, Besitzen
- Related word(s): Mangel, mangelnd, Knappheit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Es mangelt uns an Geld für den Urlaub.
- In dieser Region mangelt es an Trinkwasser.
- Dem Projekt mangelt es an qualifizierten Mitarbeitern.
2.) "To mangle laundry"
- Definition: "To pass laundry through a mangle (ironing machine)."
- Translation(s): to mangle, to calender (laundry)
- Synonym(s): bügeln, plätten
- Related word(s): Mangel, Mangelmaschine
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich muss noch die Bettwäsche mangeln.
- Sie mangelt die Tischdecke für das Fest.
- Früher musste man alle Wäsche von Hand mangeln.