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TOPIK 5noun

품귀

pumgwi

품귀가 · 품귀를

shortage, scarcity (of goods)

Example

인기 장난감이 품귀 현상을 빚고 있어요.

The popular toy is in short supply everywhere.

Word parts

품 goods귀 precious

Literally 'goods become precious', because they're hard to find.

Good to know

Usually in the set phrase 품귀 현상 (a shortage), with 빚다 or 일어나다.