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famine in Dutch

famine in Dutch is hongersnood — famine means a severe, widespread shortage of food, often causing mass starvation.

famine in Dutch

hongersnood
noun

What does "famine" mean?

  1. noun A severe, widespread shortage of food, often causing mass starvation.
    "Decades of drought led to a devastating famine in the region."
  2. noun A severe shortage of something in general, not just food.
    "The industry is facing a famine of skilled workers."
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famine in a sentence

  • Decades of drought led to a devastating famine in the region.
  • Aid agencies rushed food supplies to the famine-hit province.
  • The industry is facing a famine of skilled workers.

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What is "famine" in Dutch?

"famine" in Dutch is hongersnood. famine means: A severe, widespread shortage of food, often causing mass starvation.

How do you use "famine" in a sentence?

Example: "Decades of drought led to a devastating famine in the region." In Dutch, "famine" is hongersnood.

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