der Geringverdiener
Translation
low-income earner, low-wage earner
Examples
Geringverdiener erhalten oft Wohngeld.
Low-income earners often receive housing benefits.
Er gilt als Geringverdiener.
He is considered a low-income earner.
Grammar Patterns
to be considered a low-income earner Er gilt als Geringverdiener.
Similar Words
der Niedriglöhner (low-wage worker); Antonyms: der Besserverdiener (higher earner), der Spitzenverdiener (top earner)
Etymology
Composed of 'gering' (low, small) and 'Verdiener' (earner). It literally means a 'low earner'.
Memory Tips
Connects 'gering' (low) with 'Verdiener' (earner). Think of someone who earns a meager, or 'gering', income.