die Mangelware

Frisches Gemüse war damals Mangelware.

Fresh vegetables were a scarce commodity back then.

Im Winter waren frische Tomaten Mangelware.

In winter, fresh tomatoes were a scarce commodity.

Bezahlbare Wohnungen sind in der Stadt Mangelware.

Affordable apartments are a rarity in the city.

Nach dem Sturm war sauberes Wasser Mangelware.

After the storm, clean water was scarce.

Gute Fachkräfte sind hier Mangelware.

Good skilled workers are a rarity here.

Während der Krise wurde Mehl zur Mangelware.

During the crisis flour became a scarce commodity.

Zeit zum Lesen ist bei mir Mangelware.

Time for reading is a rarity for me.

Ersatzteile für das alte Auto sind Mangelware.

Spare parts for the old car are scarce.

Geduld scheint bei ihm Mangelware zu sein.

Patience seems to be a rarity with him.

Im Krieg war Brot oft Mangelware.

During the war, bread was often scarce.