Translation of German word "arm" to English
arm
/ʔaʁm/
Meaning
AdjectivePoor; lacking in riches or wealth.
How to use
arm ('poor / needy / unfortunate') is an adjective. Its comparative is ärmer (with umlaut), and the superlative is am ärmsten ('poorest'). Armer Mann — Poor man / poor guy.
🇬🇧 English
Poor
Example
Ich bin arm, deshalb muss ich bei meiner Familie wohnen.
I am poor, so I have to live with my family.
Mein Bruder ist arm, deshalb muss ich ihm helfen.
My brother is poor, so I have to help him.
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Common phrases
- arm an etwas sein— to be poor in / lack something
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What is the definition of the German word "arm"?▼
The German word "arm" is defined as: "Poor; lacking in riches or wealth."
What does the German word "arm" mean?▼
The German word "arm" means "Poor" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich bin arm, deshalb muss ich bei meiner Familie wohnen." (which translates as "I am poor, so I have to live with my family.").
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