German Conversation · Level 54
72 words
German word
Armut
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaʁmuːt/
Meaning
- feminine nounpoverty
Example
Die Folgen der Armut sind oft gesundheitliche Probleme.
The consequences of poverty are often health problems.
More examples
Viele Familien leben trotz Arbeit in Armut.
Many families live in poverty despite working.
Core concept
A household lacks enough money, food, or secure housing to meet ordinary basic needs.
Common phrases
in Armut leben
live in poverty
Armut bekämpfen
combat poverty
von Armut betroffen sein
be affected by poverty
Similar words
Not: A desperate situation requiring prompt assistance.
Mangel: A shortage of essential supplies or resources.
Elend: A severely wretched life marked by intense suffering.
Definition in German
Zustand, in dem jemand nicht genug zum Leben hat und grundlegende Bedürfnisse nicht gedeckt sind.
Word origin
Armut comes from Old High German armuoti and Middle High German armuot, nouns formed from the adjective arm, meaning 'poor'.
Usage tips
- Armut is feminine and normally appears as the singular noun die Armut when poverty is treated as a general condition.