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    Kakapusan (en. Scarcity)

    ka-ka-pu-san

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The lack of resources or things that are needed.
    Due to the scarcity of food, many people are starving.
    Dahil sa kakapusan ng pagkain, maraming tao ang nagugutom.
    A state of being insufficient.
    The scarcity of water is causing problems in our community.
    Ang kakapusan ng tubig ay nagdudulot ng problema sa ating komunidad.
    Having a low supply compared to demand.
    The scarcity of jobs is one of the causes of lack of income.
    Ang kakapusan ng trabaho ay isa sa mga sanhi ng kawalan ng kita.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    scarcity of wealth
    lack of financial or material resources
    kakapusan ng yaman
    scarcity of time
    lack of time for necessary tasks
    kakapusan ng oras

    Related Words

    lack
    A state of deficiency or insufficiency.
    kakapos
    deficiency
    The condition of being without enough.
    kakulangan

    Slang Meanings

    lack or effort to get what one wants
    I feel a shortage at work, it seems like the deadlines are never-ending!
    Kakapusan ang nararamdaman ko sa trabaho, parang walang katapusan ang deadline!
    temporary shortage
    That's just a shortage, we'll find a solution later.
    Kakapusan lang 'yan, mamaya makakahanap din tayo ng solusyon.