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    Kakauntian (en. Scarcity)

    ka-ka-un-tian

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The state or condition of being scarce.
    There is a scarcity of water supply in their area.
    May kakauntian ng supply ng tubig sa kanilang lugar.
    A type of shortage resulting from a low number or amount.
    The scarcity of food causes price increases.
    Ang kakauntian ng mga pagkain ay nagdudulot ng pagtaas ng presyo.

    Etymology

    From the word 'kaunti' meaning 'a small number or quantity.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    few opportunities
    a rare opportunity.
    kakaunting pagkakataon
    scarcity of resources
    shortage of equipment or materials.
    kakauntian ng mga resources

    Related Words

    few
    indicating a small number or quantity.
    kaunti
    shortage
    the condition of having more deficiency than necessity.
    kakulangan

    Slang Meanings

    few people
    At this party, there are only a few people, so it's quiet.
    Dito sa party, kakauntian lang ang mga tao, kaya tahimik lang.
    small quantity
    There are only a small quantity of the new product stocks, so we should buy now!
    Kakauntian lang ang stocks ng mga bagong produkto, kaya dapat bumili na tayo!
    very little
    I have no more money left, there's very little in my pocket.
    Wala na akong natirang pera, kakauntian na lang ang laman ng bulsa ko.