der Wassermangel
Translation
water shortage, scarcity of water, drought
Examples
Die Dürre führte zu einem ernsten Wassermangel.
The drought led to a serious water shortage.
Viele Länder leiden unter chronischem Wassermangel.
Many countries suffer from chronic water shortage.
Grammar Patterns
((to suffer from sth.)) to suffer from sth. The region suffers from water shortage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Dürre (drought), Trockenheit (dryness); Antonym: Wasserüberschuss (water surplus)
Etymology
Composed of 'Wasser' (water) and 'Mangel' (shortage, lack).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'mangled' water pipe, which would cause a water shortage.