die Armut
Translation
poverty, destitution, indigence
Examples
Viele Menschen leben in Armut.
Many people live in poverty.
Der Kampf gegen die Armut ist eine globale Aufgabe.
The fight against poverty is a global task.
Grammar Patterns
in+3 leben ((in poverty)) to live in poverty Viele Menschen leben in Armut.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Elend, Not, Mittellosigkeit; Antonyms: Reichtum, Wohlstand
Etymology
From the adjective `arm` (poor) + the suffix `-ut`, indicating a state or condition.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the adjective `arm` (poor). Don't confuse it with the English word for a limb.