Shortage in Tagalog

“Shortage” in Tagalog is “Kakulangan” or “Kakapusan” – referring to a situation where there is not enough of something needed. This term is essential for discussing supply issues, scarcity, and insufficient resources in Filipino. Discover more detailed usage and examples below.

[Words] = Shortage

[Definition]

• Shortage /ˈʃɔːrtɪdʒ/
• Noun 1: A state or situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts.
• Noun 2: An amount by which something is less than what is required or expected; a deficit.

[Synonyms] = Kakulangan, Kakapusan, Kawalang-sapat, Pangangailangan, Pagkukulang

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: The country is experiencing a severe water shortage due to the prolonged drought.
• Ex1_PH: Ang bansa ay nakakaranas ng matinding kakulangan sa tubig dahil sa matagal na tagtuyot.
• Ex2_EN: There is a shortage of medical supplies in many hospitals across the region.
• Ex2_PH: Mayroong kakapusan ng mga medikal na gamit sa maraming ospital sa buong rehiyon.
• Ex3_EN: The food shortage has caused prices to rise dramatically in recent months.
• Ex3_PH: Ang kakulangan ng pagkain ay nagdulot ng matinding pagtaas ng presyo sa mga nakaraang buwan.
• Ex4_EN: Many companies are struggling with a shortage of skilled workers in the technology sector.
• Ex4_PH: Maraming kumpanya ang nahihirapan dahil sa kakapusan ng mga bihasang manggagawa sa sektor ng teknolohiya.
• Ex5_EN: The fuel shortage forced many gas stations to limit sales to customers.
• Ex5_PH: Ang kakulangan ng gasolina ay pinilit ang maraming gasolinahan na limitahan ang pagbebenta sa mga kostumer.