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scarcity in Dutch

scarcity in Dutch is schaarste, tekort — scarcity means a shortage; the state of not having enough of something.

scarcity in Dutch

schaarste
noun
(uncountable) The condition of something being scarce or deficient.
tekort
noun
(countable) An inadequate amount of something; a shortage.

What does "scarcity" mean?

  1. noun A shortage; the state of not having enough of something.
    "The scarcity of housing pushed rents higher."
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scarcity in a sentence

  • The scarcity of housing pushed rents higher.
  • Economists study how scarcity affects prices.

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What is "scarcity" in Dutch?

"scarcity" in Dutch is schaarste, tekort. scarcity means: A shortage; the state of not having enough of something.

How do you use "scarcity" in a sentence?

Example: "The scarcity of housing pushed rents higher." In Dutch, "scarcity" is schaarste, tekort.

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

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "scarcity": schaarste, tekort.

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