Meaning 1neutral · 82%
An empty space between things or a place where a part is missing.
Natural examples
Zwischen den Zähnen blieb eine kleine Lücke.
A small gap remained between the teeth.
Im Bericht gibt es noch eine Lücke bei den Kosten.
The report still has a gap in its cost information.
Eine Lücke im Zaun ließ den Hund hinauslaufen.
A gap in the fence let the dog run out.
Usage note
Feminine noun, plural Lücken. It can be a physical space or a missing part in knowledge or information.
Mini-lesson: Lücke
An empty space between things or a place where a part is missing. Feminine noun, plural Lücken. It can be a physical space or a missing part in knowledge or information.
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