NOUN
Knappheit/ˈknaphaɪ̯t/scarcity; shortage; lack
Knappheit is a German noun that means scarcity, shortage, or lack. It is pronounced /ˈknaphaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Knappheiten".
Definitions
1.the state of being scarce or insufficient(general/economics)
a.short supply of something needed
In vielen Ländern herrscht eine Knappheit an sauberem Wasser.—In many countries, there is a shortage of clean water.
2.limited availability of resources(resources)
a.scarcity due to high demand or low supply
Die Knappheit von Rohstoffen führt zu steigenden Preisen.—The scarcity of raw materials leads to rising prices.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Knappheit | die Knappheiten |
| Genitive | der Knappheit | der Knappheiten |
| Dative | der Knappheit | den Knappheiten |
| Accusative | die Knappheit | die Knappheiten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Knappheit" mean in English?
- "Knappheit" means scarcity, shortage, or lack. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Knappheit"?
- "Knappheit" is pronounced /ˈknaphaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Knappheit" der, die, or das?
- "Knappheit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Knappheit"?
- The plural of "Knappheit" is "Knappheiten".
- What part of speech is "Knappheit"?
- "Knappheit" is a noun in German.
