English–German
“poverty” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaʁmuːt/
Example
Die Folgen der Armut sind oft gesundheitliche Probleme.
The consequences of poverty are often health problems.
How to say “poverty” in German
“Poverty” in German is Armut.
A household lacks enough money, food, or secure housing to meet ordinary basic needs.
Example sentences with Armut
Viele Familien leben trotz Arbeit in Armut.
Many families live in poverty despite working.
Tips for using Armut
- Armut is feminine and normally appears as the singular noun die Armut when poverty is treated as a general condition.