No. 2,142 in German
armut
Poverty.
In a sentence
Die Armut in der Region ist besorgniserregend.
The poverty in the region is concerning.
Armut, in this sentence, refers to the general state of poverty affecting a specific region, showcasing the noun used to denote socioeconomic conditions.
Trotz ihrer Armut bleibt sie immer freundlich.
Despite her poverty, she always remains friendly.
Armut illustrates an individual's economic condition, emphasizing the personal adversity faced by the subject.
Es gibt viele Hilfsorganisationen, die gegen die Armut kämpfen.
There are many aid organizations that fight against poverty.
Here, Armut is used in an abstract general sense, referring to the concept of poverty as a societal issue.
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