なくて

なくて is the て-form of the negative ない. It links two clauses and can show a natural cause/effect or a contrast. It often means “not … and” when listing actions or states, or it can introduce a reason for the following sentence (because there is not …). Use it to connect a negative predicate with the next clause (e.g., why something happened or what followed). Typical contexts include talking about lack of time, lack of resources, or conditions that prevent an action.