Ärmlich Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ärmlich" is mainly used as adjective meaning "poor", "meager" or "shabby". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "ärmlich"

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Meanings of "ärmlich" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Poor or lacking material resources"

"ärmlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das ärmlich eingerichtete Zimmer hatte kaum Möbel.The shabbily furnished room had hardly any furniture.
  2. Er trug ärmlich aussehende Kleidung.He wore poor-looking clothes.
  3. Die ärmlich wirkende Hütte stand am Waldrand.The poor-looking hut stood at the edge of the forest.

2.) "In a poor or insufficient manner"

"ärmlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er lebt ärmlich in einer kleinen Wohnung.He lives poorly in a small apartment.
  2. Sie war ärmlich gekleidet.She was poorly dressed.
  3. Die Familie lebte ärmlich vom kleinen Einkommen.The family lived meagerly on their small income.
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