bedürftig
needy
Eine Person, die nicht genug Geld oder Dinge zum Leben hat und Hilfe braucht.
The German word "bedürftig" is an adjective meaning "needy" or "in need". It comes from the noun "Bedürfnis" which means "need" or "requirement".
Similar words include:
- arm (poor)
- notleidend (distressed/needy)
- hilfsbedürftig (in need of help)
Difference:
- "bedürftig" emphasizes general need or lacking something essential.
- "arm" specifically refers to financial poverty.
- "hilfsbedürftig" stresses the need for assistance or support.
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Examples
Viele bedürftige Menschen leben in dieser Region.adjective
Many needy people live in this region.
Manchmal sind bedürftige Kinder auf Hilfe angewiesen.adjective
Sometimes needy children rely on help.
Viele Menschen werden bedürftig in schwierigen Zeiten.adjective
Many people become needy in difficult times.
Kinder helfen oft bedürftigen Personen mit kleinen Gesten.adjective
Children often help needy people with small gestures.
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