arm
poor
Ein Teil des Körpers, der von der Schulter bis zur Hand reicht und zum Greifen, Heben oder Halten benutzt wird.
The German word "arm" can be utilized both as an adjective and as a noun. When used as an adjective, "arm" means "poor" or "impoverished" and describes a lack of financial resources or wealth. In contrast, as a noun ("der Arm"), it refers to the limb extending from the shoulder to the hand, known simply as the "arm" in English.
Words similar to "arm" (adjective) in German might include "bedürftig" (needy) and "notleidend" (distressed). Additionally, there are precise measures underlined by social conventions, wherein "arm" indicates more of a general economic state and "notleidend" may suggest a severe, immediate hardship.
In summary, the difference in meaning arises from whether "arm" is used as an adjective or a noun, relating either to economic status or a body part correspondingly.
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Examples
Er ist arm und hat nicht viel Geld.adjective
He is poor and doesn't have much money.
Ein armes Kind braucht unsere Hilfe.adjective
A poor child needs our help.
Viele arme Familien haben kein Geld.adjective
Many poor families have no money.
Die armen Frauen suchen Arbeit.adjective
The poor women are looking for work.
Meine Eltern waren früher sehr arm.adjective
My parents used to be very poor.
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