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shortage in Dutch

shortage in Dutch is krapte, tekort — shortage means a situation where there is not enough of something needed.

shortage in Dutch

krapte
noun
tekort
noun

What does "shortage" mean?

  1. noun A situation where there is not enough of something needed.
    "Because of a water shortage, the village had to ration supplies."
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shortage in a sentence

  • Because of a water shortage, the village had to ration supplies.
  • The hospital is dealing with a severe staff shortage.

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What is "shortage" in Dutch?
"shortage" in Dutch is krapte, tekort. shortage means: A situation where there is not enough of something needed.
How do you use "shortage" in a sentence?
Example: "Because of a water shortage, the village had to ration supplies." In Dutch, "shortage" is krapte, tekort.
Are there other ways to say "shortage" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "shortage": krapte, tekort.
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