Meanings
A deficiency or lack, especially in monetary terms.
خاص طور پر مالیاتی لحاظ سے کمی یا فقدان۔
کمی
kami
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- budget deficit
- trade deficit
- deficit spending
Example Sentences
The country is facing a budget deficit this year.
ملک اس سال بجٹ کی کمی کا سامنا کر رہا ہے۔
Mulk is saal bajat ki kami ka samna kar raha hai.
A trade deficit occurs when a country imports more than it exports.
تجارتی کمی اس وقت ہوتی ہے جب کوئی ملک اپنی برآمدات سے زیادہ درآمدات کرتا ہے۔
Tajarti kami is waqt hoti hai jab koi mulk apni baramadat se zyada import karta hai.
The deficit in the budget needs to be addressed immediately.
بجٹ میں کمی کا فوری طور پر حل نکالنا ہوگا۔
Bajat mein kami ka fori tor par hal nikalna hoga.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'deficit' as a 'deficiency' in funds.
Imagine a bank account with a negative balance.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہر چیز کا ایک حد ہوتی ہے۔
Har cheez ka aik had hoti hai.
Everything has its limits.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "deficere" — to fail or be lacking
First known use: 16th century
The word 'deficit' entered the English language in the 16th century, derived from the Latin word 'deficere', which means to fail or be insufficient in some aspect.