die Wasserknappheit
Translation
water shortage, water scarcity
Examples
Die Wasserknappheit ist ein globales Problem.
Water shortage is a global problem.
Viele Regionen leiden unter Wasserknappheit.
Many regions suffer from water scarcity.
Grammar Patterns
unter+3 leiden to suffer from sth. Viele Regionen leiden unter Wasserknappheit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wassermangel, Trockenheit; Antonyms: Wasserüberfluss
Etymology
From Wasser (water) + Knappheit (scarcity, shortage). Literally 'water scarcity'.
Memory Tips
Remember the adjective 'knapp' means scarce. 'Knappheit' is the noun form, so it's the state of being scarce.