Rationed Meaning in English

word · lemma: ration

US

ˈɹæʃənd/, /ˈɹeɪʃənd

RASH-und or RAY-shund

UK

ɹˈæʃənd

RASH-und

Definition

Given out in fixed amounts, usually because supplies are limited. Commonly used for food, water, or other essential goods during shortages.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in formal or historical contexts (like wartime). Often paired with 'food', 'water', or 'fuel'. Implies that people cannot have as much as they want. Passive form (was rationed) is more common than active.

• Spanish: racionado - distribuido en raciones
• Portuguese (BR): racionado - distribuído em rações
• Portuguese (PT): racionado - distribuído em ração
• Chinese (Simplified): 定量供应 - 配给
• Chinese (Traditional): 定量供應 - 配給
• Hindi: राशन किया गया - सीमित मात्रा में बाँटा गया
• Arabic: مُقَنَّن - مُوزَّع بحصص
• Bengali: বণ্টন করা হয়েছে - নির্ধারিত মাত্রায় বিতরণ করা হয়েছে
• Russian: давался по норме - выдавался по норме
• Japanese: 配給された
• Vietnamese: được phân phối - được chia khẩu phần
• Korean: 배급되었다
• Turkish: tahsis edildi - karneyle verildi
• Urdu: راشن کیا گیا
• Indonesian: dijatah - dibatasi

Example Sentences

During the war, food was rationed to everyone.

basic

Water was rationed after the pipe broke.

basic

Gasoline was rationed to avoid running out.

basic

We were each rationed one chocolate bar per week.

natural

Electricity was rationed due to high demand in the city.

natural

With supplies so low, everything got rationed fast.

natural