This is the 1046th most frequent Dutch word.
armoede
Poverty; a state of lacking financial or material resources.
Used as a noun to describe a serious socioeconomic condition.
Armoede is een wereldwijd probleem dat vele levens beïnvloedt.
Poverty is a global issue that affects many lives.
Used as a noun to indicate a personal financial state.
Ze leeft in armoede na het verliezen van haar baan.
She lives in poverty after losing her job.
Used as a noun to refer to a condition targeted for improvement.