arm

The German word "arm" is an adjective meaning "poor" (lacking money or resources) or "meager" (insufficient).

• The word itself is a root and not composed of smaller meaningful parts (besides prefixes which are excluded here).

Similar words:

• "klein" – small, modest (can refer to quantity but not necessarily poverty)
• "bedürftig" – needy or in need
• "notleidend" – destitute, suffering from poverty

Differences:

• "arm" mainly describes lack of wealth or resources.
• "bedürftig" often has a stronger connotation of needing help.
• "klein" is more general about size or amount rather than poverty.
• "notleidend" emphasizes suffering or hardship from the lack rather than just having little.