No. 1,769 in Dutch
woningnood
Housing shortage.
In a sentence
De overheid moet maatregelen nemen om de woningnood te verminderen.
The government must take measures to alleviate the housing shortage.
In this sentence, 'woningnood' is used to describe a general scarcity of housing, emphasizing the need for action.
Woningnood is een complex probleem dat vele aspecten van de samenleving beïnvloedt.
Housing shortage is a complex issue that affects many aspects of society.
Here, 'woningnood' is discussed as a societal and multi-dimensional issue.
Veel studenten hebben last van woningnood en kunnen geen betaalbare huisvesting vinden.
Many students suffer from a housing shortage and cannot find affordable accommodation.
This usage highlights a specific group's challenge due to the lack of adequate housing.
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