Wassermangel
Wegen des Wassermangels müssen wir die Bewässerung einschränken.
Due to the water shortage, we have to restrict irrigation.
A situation where there is not enough water available to meet demand, often due to drought, overuse, or poor distribution.
Der Wassermangel in der Region hat zu Ernteausfällen geführt.
The water shortage in the region has led to crop failures.
Die Regierung rief einen Notstand wegen des akuten Wassermangels aus.
The government declared an emergency due to the acute water shortage.
Commonly used in environmental, agricultural, and policy contexts.
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Common Collocations
Memorize collocations like 'akuter Wassermangel' (acute water shortage) and 'Wassermangel beheben' (resolve water shortage) to sound more natural in discussions about environmental issues.
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Capitalization
In German, all nouns are capitalized, including compound nouns like 'Wassermangel'.
Word Origin
Compound of 'Wasser' (water) + 'Mangel' (shortage, lack), first attested in the 19th century. 'Mangel' derives from Middle High German 'mangel' (lack, deficiency), related to Old High German 'mangol' (scarcity).
Usage Notes
Wassermangel is a compound noun and always capitalized in German. It is used in both technical (e.g., hydrology, agriculture) and general contexts. The term implies a critical or urgent lack of water, often with negative consequences.