Translation of "poverty" into Dutch

armoede, gebrek, ellende are the top translations of "poverty" into Dutch.

poverty noun grammar

The quality or state of being poor or indigent; want or scarcity of means of subsistence; indigence; need. [..]

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  • armoede

    noun feminine

    quality or state of being poor [..]

    Ethnic minorities struggle against prejudice, poverty, and oppression.

    Etnische minderheden kampen met vooroordelen, armoede en onderdrukking.

  • gebrek

    noun neuter

    At the same time, difficult access to food, extreme poverty and social protest are increasingly alarming issues.

    Tegelijkertijd vormen gebrek aan voedsel, extreme armoede en sociale onvrede steeds verontrustendere problemen.

  • ellende

    noun

    Gebrek aan middelen van bestaan. [..]

    Africa does not deserve to be condemned to oblivion, hopelessness, starvation and poverty.

    Afrika heeft het niet verdiend te worden veroordeeld tot de vergetelheid, tot uitzichtloosheid, tot honger en ellende.

  • Less frequent translations

    • armoe
    • behoeftigheid
    • behoefte
    • schamelheid
    • schraalheid
    • ontbering
    • kommer

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