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scarce in German

scarce in German is spärlich — scarce means not enough to meet demand; hard to find.

scarce in German

spärlich
adj
Scantily supplied (with); deficient (in); used with of.

What does "scarce" mean?

  1. adjective Not enough to meet demand; hard to find.
    "By the end of the 20th century elephants had become scarce even in Africa."
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scarce in a sentence

  • By the end of the 20th century elephants had become scarce even in Africa.
  • Fresh water became scarce during the drought.

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What is "scarce" in German?
"scarce" in German is spärlich. scarce means: Not enough to meet demand; hard to find.
How do you use "scarce" in a sentence?
Example: "Fresh water became scarce during the drought." In German, "scarce" is spärlich.
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