Knappheit
dieNounscarcity; shortage
English translations
- 01
scarcity
- 02
shortage
- 03
scarcity
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Zustand, in dem etwas nicht in ausreichender Menge vorhanden ist.
- English meaning
- Scarcity
- Synonym
- Mangel, Dürre
- German example
- Es herrscht Knappheit an sauberem Wasser.
- English example
- There is a scarcity of clean water.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Knappheit
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- Rohstoffknappheit
A shortage of essential raw materials needed for production.
- Verknappung
Shortage
- Schieber
profiteer, black marketeer
- hamstern
To hoard
- Mangel
lack, shortage
- malthusisch
Malthusian
- Mangel
lack, shortage
- Hungersnot
Famine
- Ration
Ration
- Rationierung
Rationing
- Geldmangel
Lack of money, shortage of funds
- Übervölkerung
Overpopulation refers to a situation where the number of people in an area exceeds the resources and carrying capacity of the environment.
- Seltenheit
rarity
- Entsalzung
Desalination
- Hungerharke
Gleaning rake
- Hungerwinter
Famine winter
- Mangelware
Scarce commodity
- Hamsterkauf
Panic buying
- Kürze
Brevity
- Schieberin
profiteer (female), black marketeer
Example sentences with “Knappheit”
Die Knappheit an Ressourcen ist ein Problem. (The scarcity of resources is a problem.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Knappheit feminine?
Yes, it is feminine (die).