kakauntian
extreme scarcity or minority
From root: unti
Usage Note
kakauntian is used to denote the state of being very few or referring to a small minority group.
Examples
" Kakaunti lang ang mga bata. "
Natural Translation
There are only very few children.
Literal Translation
Very-few only the children.
" Ang kakauntian ng mga bulaklak ay nakakalungkot. "
Natural Translation
The extreme scarcity of flowers is sad.
Literal Translation
The extreme scarcity of the flowers is sad.
" Dahil sa kakauntian ng mga botante, hindi natuloy ang halalan sa baryo namin. "
Natural Translation
Because of the very small number of voters, the election in our village did not push through.
Literal Translation
Because of scarcity of the voters, not pushed-through the election in village ours.
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