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dearth in Dutch

dearth in Dutch is hongersnood, schaarste — dearth means a serious shortage or scarcity of something.

dearth in Dutch

hongersnood
verb
(transitive, dated, obsolete) To cause or produce a scarcity in something.
schaarste
verb
(transitive, dated, obsolete) To cause or produce a scarcity in something.

What does "dearth" mean?

  1. noun A serious shortage or scarcity of something.
    "There is a dearth of affordable housing in the city."
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dearth in a sentence

  • There is a dearth of affordable housing in the city.
  • The dearth of skilled workers has slowed the project.

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What is "dearth" in Dutch?

"dearth" in Dutch is hongersnood, schaarste. dearth means: A serious shortage or scarcity of something.

How do you use "dearth" in a sentence?

Example: "There is a dearth of affordable housing in the city." In Dutch, "dearth" is hongersnood, schaarste.

Are there other ways to say "dearth" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "dearth": hongersnood, schaarste.

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