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A gap, opening, or space that is empty or missing.
Er hat eine Lücke in seinem Lebenslauf.
He has a gap in his résumé.
Die Lücke im Gesetz muss geschlossen werden.
The gap in the law must be closed.
Can refer to physical gaps, missing information, or deficiencies in a system.
A vacancy or opening in a schedule, sequence, or series.
Es gibt eine Lücke im Fahrplan.
There is a gap in the schedule.
In everyday language, 'Lücke' often refers to a physical gap, but it can also describe abstract deficiencies, such as in knowledge or planning.
Like all German nouns, 'Lücke' is capitalized.
From Middle High German 'lücke', meaning 'gap' or 'opening'.
Often used metaphorically to describe deficiencies or missing elements in abstract contexts, such as knowledge or planning.