Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A lack of money and material resources that makes basic living and participation difficult.
Natural examples
Die Organisation unterstützt Familien, die von Armut betroffen sind.
The organization supports families affected by poverty.
Im Unterricht sprechen wir über Ursachen von Armut.
In class, we discuss causes of poverty.
Armut kann die Teilnahme am gesellschaftlichen Leben erschweren.
Poverty can make participation in social life difficult.
Usage note
Armut has no plural. Common phrases are in Armut leben and von Armut betroffen sein; the corresponding adjective is arm.
Mini-lesson: Armut
A lack of money and material resources that makes basic living and participation difficult. Armut has no plural. Common phrases are in Armut leben and von Armut betroffen sein; the corresponding adjective is arm.
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