Verknappung

dieNoun

shortage; scarcity

English translations

  1. 01

    constriction

  2. 02

    scarcity

Word details

German meaning
Eine Situation, in der etwas knapp oder unzureichend vorhanden ist.
English meaning
Shortage
Synonym
Mangel, Knappheit
German example
Die Verknappung an Rohstoffen führte zu höheren Preisen.
English example
The shortage of raw materials led to higher prices.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Verknappung
Plural Form
die Verknappungen

Example sentences with “Verknappung”

  1. Die Verknappung von Ressourcen führt zu Preisanstiegen. (The shortage of resources leads to price increases.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Verknappung feminine?

Yes, feminine (die Verknappung). The plural is 'die Verknappungen'.