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
Derived from the adjective `arm` (poor) with the suffix `-ut`, which denotes a state.
Memory Tips
Simply the noun version of the adjective `arm` (poor). Be careful not to mix it up with the English word 'arm'.