In short supply Meaning in English
expression
in SHORT suh-PLY
in SHAWT suh-PLY
Definition
If something is in short supply, there is not enough of it available; it is difficult to find or get.
Usage & Nuances
Used for resources or items not easily found or available. Common with 'food', 'jobs', 'water', 'patience', etc. Often describes situations of scarcity or high demand. Do not use for people (say 'not enough people').
Spanish: escaso - en poca cantidadPortuguese (BR): em falta - escassoPortuguese (PT): em falta - escassoChinese (Simplified): 供不应求 - 缺货Chinese (Traditional): 供不應求 - 缺貨Hindi: कमी मेंArabic: نادر - في نقصBengali: অল্প পরিমাণে পাওয়া যায় - স্বল্প সরবরাহRussian: в дефиците - в ограниченном количествеJapanese: 不足している - 数が少ないVietnamese: khan hiếmKorean: 부족하다 - 품귀이다Turkish: kıt - az bulunurUrdu: قلیل مقدار میں دستیاب - کمیابیIndonesian: langka - sulit didapat
Example Sentences
Fresh water is in short supply in some countries.
basic
Medicine was in short supply after the earthquake.
basic
Jobs are in short supply for young people.
basic
Good teachers are in short supply these days.
natural
During the holiday rush, patience is definitely in short supply!
natural
With so many tourists, hotel rooms are in short supply this week.
natural