NOUN
dieArmut/ˈaʁmuːt/poverty; destitution; lack (of something)
Armut is a German noun that means poverty, destitution, or lack (of something). It is pronounced /ˈaʁmuːt/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.the state of having very little money or material possessions(social situation)
a.condition in which someone lives with very little money or means
Viele Menschen in der Stadt leben in großer Armut.—Many people in the city live in great poverty.
2.lack or deficiency of something (e.g., ideas, feelings)(lack of something non-material)
a.the absence or shortage of something important or desired
Seine Rede zeigte eine Armut an Kreativität.—His speech showed a poverty of creativity.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Armut | — |
| Genitive | der Armut | — |
| Dative | der Armut | — |
| Accusative | die Armut | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Armut" mean in English?
- "Armut" means poverty, destitution, or lack (of something). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Armut"?
- "Armut" is pronounced /ˈaʁmuːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Armut" der, die, or das?
- "Armut" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Armut"?
- "Armut" is a noun in German.
