kauntian
scarcity or smallness in quantity
From root: unti
Usage Note
kauntian refers to the state of being few or the lack of abundance in a specific context.
Examples
" May kauntian ng pagkain. "
Natural Translation
There is a scarcity of food.
Literal Translation
Has scarcity of food.
" Dahil sa kauntian ng pondo, tumigil ang proyekto. "
Natural Translation
Due to the scarcity of funds, the project stopped.
Literal Translation
Because of the scarcity of funds, stopped the project.
" Dahil sa kauntian ng guro sa probinsya, maraming bata ang hindi nakakapasok sa eskuwela. "
Natural Translation
Because of the scarcity of teachers in the province, many children aren't able to attend school.
Literal Translation
Because of the scarcity of teacher in province, many child the not able-to-attend at school.
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