No. 1,046 in Dutch
armoede
Poverty; a state of lacking financial or material resources.
In a sentence
Armoede is een wereldwijd probleem dat vele levens beïnvloedt.
Poverty is a global issue that affects many lives.
Used as a noun to describe a serious socioeconomic condition.
Ze leeft in armoede na het verliezen van haar baan.
She lives in poverty after losing her job.
Used as a noun to indicate a personal financial state.
Zijn project richt zich op het verlichten van armoede in ontwikkelingslanden.
His project focuses on alleviating poverty in developing countries.
Used as a noun to refer to a condition targeted for improvement.
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