die Impfstoffknappheit
Translation
vaccine shortage, scarcity of vaccine
Examples
Die Impfstoffknappheit verlangsamt die Kampagne.
The vaccine shortage is slowing down the campaign.
Wegen der Impfstoffknappheit müssen wir warten.
We have to wait because of the vaccine shortage.
Grammar Patterns
die Impfstoffknappheit as subject Impfstoffknappheit as the subject of a sentence Die Impfstoffknappheit führt zu Verzögerungen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Mangel, die Verknappung; Antonyms: der Überschuss, die Fülle
Etymology
A compound of 'Impfstoff' (vaccine) and 'Knappheit' (shortage). 'Impfstoff' is from 'impfen' (to vaccinate) + 'Stoff' (substance). 'Knappheit' comes from 'knapp' (scarce).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'knapsack' that isn't full, its contents are 'knapp' (scarce). This can help you remember 'Knappheit'.