Nedostacima

Nedostacima is a plural form used in Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian to refer to deficiencies, shortcomings, or lacks. The term derives from the noun nedostatak (deficiency, shortage) and functions in sentences in several grammatical cases. In ordinary use, nedostacima signals gaps or problems within a system, plan, resource pool, or process, and can be cited in analyses, evaluations, and reporting.

Grammatical notes: Nedostacima is the plural form in dative, instrumental, and locative cases of nedostatak. It appears with prepositions that require those cases, such as o (about) or sa (with). Examples include o nedostacima (about deficiencies) and sa nedostacima (with deficiencies). In other constructions, the corresponding nominative plural nedostaci or genitive nedostataka may be used instead, depending on the sentence structure.

Semantic scope and usage: The term is used across domains such as business, engineering, public policy, education, and journalism to discuss problems or gaps. It can refer to deficiencies in resources, processes, controls, or outcomes. Writers typically distinguish nedostaci from other terms like mankamenti or deficiti by focusing on specific weaknesses or gaps rather than overall lack or failure.

Related terms and contrast: Nedostatak, the singular form, denotes a deficiency in general. Nedostaci (nominative plural) covers the defects themselves, while nedostacima (dative, instrumental, or locative plural) marks their grammatical role in a sentence. The concept often appears alongside terms like manjkavost, deficit, or propust (omission) depending on context.

See also: Nedostatak, nedostaci, manjkavost, deficit.