No. 2,926 in Dutch
arme
"Arme" means "poor" in English.
In a sentence
De arme vrouw zocht hulp bij haar vrienden.
The poor woman sought help from her friends.
In this sentence, 'arme' is a descriptive adjective meaning 'poor' in the sense of lacking wealth.
De arts onderzoekt mijn gebroken arme.
The doctor is examining my broken arm.
Here, 'arme' refers to 'arm' with a possessive form in Dutch, indicating the patient's limb.
Wat een arme situatie waarin ze zich bevindt.
What a pitiable situation she is in.
In this example, 'arme' conveys a sense of pity or misfortune associated with the situation.
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