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дефицит

Translation of дефицит

deficit

Meaning of дефицит

Russian

недостаток, особенно когда денег или чего-то не хватает

English

the amount by which something is too small, especially money

deficit

Transcription and pronunciation of дефицит

дефици́т

stress on the 3rd syllable

Transcription
[dʲɪfʲɪˈt͡sɨt]
In Latin letters
defitsit

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  1. The city budget ended the year with a deficit.

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    Городской бюджет закончил год с дефицитом.

  2. They borrowed money to cover the deficit.

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    Они заняли деньги, чтобы покрыть дефицит.

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What's the difference between дефицит and нехватка

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нехватка

Everyday: not enough of something.

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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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