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poverty
Ein Zustand, in dem Menschen sehr wenig Geld und kaum wichtige Dinge zum Leben haben.
The German word "Armut" is a noun that means "poverty." It comes from the root "arm," which means "poor" or "poverty-stricken." "Armut" refers to the state or condition of having insufficient financial resources to meet basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing.
Similar words in German include "Not" (need or distress) and "Bedürftigkeit" (neediness).
The difference between "Armut" and these similar words is that "Not" is used more broadly to refer to situations of necessity or hardship, which may not necessarily be tied to economic conditions, while "Bedürftigkeit" specifically emphasizes a lack of resources or means, with a focus on dependency or reliance on external support. In contrast, "Armut" specifically denotes the economic measure of poverty.
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Examples
Viele Menschen kämpfen gegen die Armut.noun
Many people fight against poverty.
Armut ist ein globales Problem, das gelöst werden muss.noun
Poverty is a global problem that needs to be solved.
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