Mängel
Mängel is a German term that translates to defects, deficiencies, or shortcomings. In everyday language and professional contexts, it denotes deviations from expected standards, performance, or quality. The term is widely used in legal, construction, procurement, and consumer-protection settings to describe problems that undermine usefulness or value.
In contract and sales law, a defect (Sachmangel) is a fault that prevents a product from conforming
In construction and project management, Mängel are identified during inspections and commissioning. A defect list (Mängelverzeichnis)
In consumer protection and product liability, Mängel can trigger statutory Gewährleistung or warranty rights, with varying
Originating from the German noun Mangel, its plural Mängel is used primarily in German-speaking contexts, while
See also: Gewährleistung, Sachmangel, Mängelrüge, Nacherfüllung, Rücktritt, Minderung, Schadensersatz, Mängelverzeichnis