дефицит
Translation of дефицит
deficit
Meaning of дефицит
недостаток, особенно когда денег или чего-то не хватает
the amount by which something is too small, especially money

Transcription and pronunciation of дефицит
дефици́т
stress on the 3rd syllable
- Transcription
- [dʲɪfʲɪˈt͡sɨt]
- In Latin letters
- defitsit
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The city budget ended the year with a deficit.
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Городской бюджет закончил год с дефицитом.
They borrowed money to cover the deficit.
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Они заняли деньги, чтобы покрыть дефицит.
дефицит synonyms
What's the difference between дефицит and нехватка
Everyday: not enough of something.
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Questions about this word
What does дефицит mean?
the amount by which something is too small, especially money
How do you pronounce дефицит?
дефицит is pronounced [dʲɪfʲɪˈt͡sɨt], in Latin letters “defitsit”.
How is дефицит used in a sentence?
The city budget ended the year with a deficit. Translation: Городской бюджет закончил год с дефицитом.
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