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Lieferengpass
/ˈliːfɐˌʔɛŋpas/
supply shortage
Der Lieferengpass hat die Produktion verzögert.
The supply shortage delayed production.
Business
formal
A shortage or disruption in the supply of goods or materials, often due to production, logistics, or demand issues.
Aufgrund des globalen Lieferengpasses müssen wir die Preise erhöhen.
Due to the global supply shortage, we have to raise prices.
Common in business and supply chain contexts, often caused by disruptions like pandemics, natural disasters, or geopolitical factors.
Collocations
Lieferengpass verursachencause a supply shortageLieferengpass überwindenovercome a supply shortage
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
This term is often used in formal business or economic discussions, not casual conversation.
Gold Rule
Precision
Use 'Lieferengpass' for shortages in goods or materials, not for labor or service shortages.
Word Origin
From 'Lieferung' (delivery) + 'Engpass' (bottleneck or shortage).
Usage Notes
Often used in economic, industrial, or logistical contexts to describe disruptions in supply chains.
Word Breakdown
Liefer
delivery
rootEngpass
bottleneck or shortage
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