noun
brak
/brak/· rzeczownikDefinition
The state of not having enough of something, or not having it at all.
Examples
There is a serious lack of clean water in the region.
W regionie panuje poważny brak czystej wody.
His lack of experience was a disadvantage.
Jego brak doświadczenia był wadą.
Synonyms
Collocations
lack of experiencelack of sleeplack of funds
verb
brakować
/braˈkɔvat͡ɕ/· czasownikAlso
nie mieć
Definition
To not have something, or not have enough of it, when it is needed or wanted.
Examples
He lacks the necessary skills for this job.
Brakuje mu niezbędnych umiejętności do tej pracy.
The team lacked motivation after the defeat.
Drużynie brakowało motywacji po porażce.
Synonyms
Collocations
lack confidencelack resourceslack support
Word forms
lackedpast simplelacksplurallackingpresent participle
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