poverty
US /ˈpɑː.vɚ.t̬i/
UK /ˈpɑː.vɚ.t̬i/
1.
Armut, Not
the state of being extremely poor
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Many families in the region live in extreme poverty.
Viele Familien in der Region leben in extremer Armut.
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The government is working to reduce child poverty.
Die Regierung arbeitet daran, die Kinderarmut zu reduzieren.
2.
Armut, Mangel, Knappheit
the state of being inferior in quality or amount
:
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The soil showed signs of nutrient poverty.
Der Boden zeigte Anzeichen von Nährstoffarmut.
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There was a poverty of ideas in the meeting.
Es herrschte eine Armut an Ideen in der Besprechung.