NOUN

dieRessourcenknappheitresource scarcity; shortage of resources

Ressourcenknappheit is a German noun that means resource scarcity or shortage of resources.

Definitions

1.a situation in which resources are insufficient or limited in comparison to demand(economics; environment)

a.general shortage of materials, energy, or other resources

Die Ressourcenknappheit zwingt Unternehmen dazu, innovative Lösungen zu finden.—Resource scarcity forces companies to find innovative solutions.

b.limited availability of natural resources due to overuse or depletion

Die Ressourcenknappheit von Wasser ist in vielen Ländern ein ernstes Problem.—Water scarcity is a serious problem in many countries.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominative—die Ressourcenknappheiten
Genitive——
Dative——
Accusative——

Frequently asked questions

What does "Ressourcenknappheit" mean in English?
"Ressourcenknappheit" means resource scarcity or shortage of resources. It is a German noun.
What part of speech is "Ressourcenknappheit"?
"Ressourcenknappheit" is a noun in German.

Related nouns

Make “Ressourcenknappheit” stick.

Practice it in real sentences in the Alexandria app. Miss it, and Alexandria explains why, then brings it back right before you’d forget.