How to say to lack in Korean

Korean: 모자라다[ mo-ja-ra-da ]

to lack
to lack모자라다

Meaning

모자라다 means there is less than you need. People use it for things like money, time, food, seats, and supplies. In everyday speech, it often means “not enough” or “short of something.”

Example sentences

  1. 돈이 모자라요.

    I don't have enough money.

  2. 시간이 모자라요.

    There isn't enough time.

  3. 우리 집 식구가 많아 우유가 모자라요.

    We have so many family members that we're running low on milk.

  4. 연필이 모자라서 친구한테 빌렸어요.

    I borrowed a pencil from my friend because I didn't have enough.