brist

• IPA^(key): /ˈbresd/, [ˈb̥ʁɛsd̥]

From Old Norse brestr m, from Proto-Germanic *brestuz. Doublet of brøst.

brist c or n (singular definite bristen or bristet, plural indefinite brister or brist)

1. flaw
2. burst

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

brist

1. imperative of briste

brist

1. alternative form of burst

brist

1. alternative form of bresten

brist

1. imperative of briste

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brist c

1. lack

   matbrist

   lack of food

   1. shortage, deficit

      Det råder brist på öl

      There is a shortage [reigns lack] of beer

2. deficiency
   1. flaw, shortcoming

      Han är inte utan brister

      He is not without flaws

      Det finns brister i processen

      There are flaws in the process

Something wanting, generally.

• bristning
• brista

brist

1. imperative of brista

• brist in Svenska Akademiens ordböcker
• brist in Elof Hellquist, Svensk etymologisk ordbok (1st ed., 1922)