der Wohnraummangel
Translation
housing shortage, lack of housing
Examples
In Großstädten herrscht oft Wohnraummangel.
In big cities, there is often a housing shortage.
Der Wohnraummangel treibt die Mieten in die Höhe.
The housing shortage drives up rents.
Grammar Patterns
es herrscht Wohnraummangel there is a housing shortage In Berlin, there is a housing shortage.
Similar Words
die Wohnungsnot, die Wohnungsknappheit
Etymology
Composed of 'Wohnraum' (living space) and 'Mangel' (shortage). A literal translation is 'living space shortage'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'mangled' housing market due to a 'Mangel' (shortage) of 'Wohnraum' (living space).