rationed

ˈræʃənd
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Translation of rationed into German

Adjective

1.

business

distributed in limited portions due to scarcity
  • During the war, food was rationed to ensure everyone had enough.Während des Krieges wurde das Essen rationiert, um sicherzustellen, dass jeder genug hatte.
2.

equitable allocation

Rare
allocated equitably among individuals or groups
Rare
  • The rationed supplies were shared among the community members.Die rationierten Vorräte wurden unter den Gemeindemitgliedern geteilt.
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Synonyms and analogies of rationed in English

Examples of rationed in a sentence

  • Rationed electricity meant we had to use candles at night.
  • The rationed water was distributed to each household.
  • During the war, rationed food items were common.
ration
ˈreɪʃən
Verb
tr.
1.

restrict use

limit the consumption of something
  • The government decided to ration gasoline during the crisis..Die Regierung beschloss, während der Krise das Benzin zu rationieren
2.

distribution

supply a fixed allowance of something
  • The government will ration water during the drought.Die Regierung wird während der Dürre Wasser rationieren.
Noun
1.

normal consumption

amount of something normally consumed
  • He had his usual ration of morning coffee.Er hatte seine übliche Ration Morgenkaffee.
2.

resources

fixed portion of resources given during scarcity
  • Each family received a ration of rice weekly.Jede Familie erhielt wöchentlich eine Ration Reis.
3.

military

Rare
daily food allowance for service personnel
Rare
  • Soldiers were issued their daily ration before the march.Den Soldaten wurde ihre tägliche Ration vor dem Marsch ausgeteilt.

Expressions with ration: examples in English and translations in German

rationieren
zuteilen
The commander decided to ration out the remaining food supplies.
Feldration
Truppenverpflegung
The soldiers relied on field rations during the mission.
Rationsbuch
Bezugscheinheft
During the war, every family had a ration book.
Lebensmittelkarte
During the war, each family received a ration card for basic supplies.
Rationsmarke
During the war, people used a ration coupon to buy sugar.
Notration
Notvorrat
The hikers packed an iron ration in case they got lost.

Translations of "rationed" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
rationiertadj.

Started during the war, I think, when rubber was rationed.

Das fing wohl während des Krieges an, als Gummi rationiert war.

People did not have any money for taxis and petrol was rationed.

Die Leute hatten kein Geld zum Taxifahren und das Benzin wurde rationiert.

Many products were rationed for a long time because of scarcity.

Viele Produkte wurden für eine lange Zeit aufgrund der Knappheit rationiert.

On board there was only drinking water, but which was strictly rationed.

An Bord gab es lediglich Trinkwasser, das aber streng rationiert war.

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  • zugeteiltadj.

rationed: Examples and translations in context

The marooned explorers rationed their supplies to make them last until rescue arrived.

Die gestrandeten Entdecker rationierten ihre Vorräte, um sie bis zur Rettung strecken zu können.

No, today you can even buy rationed packages including detailed cooking instructions.

Nein, heute gibt es fertig rationierte Pakete inklusive detaillierter Kochanleitung.

Bread isn't rationed so I eat about six slices.

Brot ist nicht rationiert, deswegen esse ich etwa sechs Scheiben.

The soldiers rationed their hard bread to make it last longer on the battlefield.

Die Soldaten rationierten ihr hartes Brot, um es im Feld länger haltbar zu machen.

They carefully rationed their supplies, saving the iron ration for the last day.

Sie rationierten sorgfältig ihre Vorräte und hoben die eiserne Ration für den letzten Tag auf.

Brown and green dyes were heavily rationed for use in military uniforms.

Braune und grüne Farbtöne waren für die Verwendung bei Militäruniformen stark rationiert.

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