puudu

[ˈpuːtu]

lacking

Examples

Ida-Virumaal on politseinikke puudu.

There is a shortage of police officers in Ida-Viru County.

Oskustest jääb puudu.

Skills are lacking.

midagi puudu

something missing

veel puudu

still missing

natuke puudu

a little missing

näitab, et midagi või kedagi ei jätku, on vähem kui vaja, ebapiisavalt

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