Armenhaus
dasNounpoorhouse; almshouse
English translations
- 01
poorhouse
- 02
almshouse
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Armenhaus ist eine Einrichtung, in der arme und bedürftige Menschen untergebracht und versorgt werden.
- English meaning
- A poorhouse is an institution where poor and needy people are housed and cared for.
- Synonym
- Sozialwohnung, Obdachlosenheim
- German example
- Früher gab es in vielen Städten Armenhäuser für die Ärmsten der Gesellschaft.
- English example
- In the past, many cities had poorhouses for the poorest members of society.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Armenhaus
- Plural Form
- die Armenhäuser
Example sentences with “Armenhaus”
Das Gebäude diente früher als Armenhaus. (The building used to serve as a poorhouse.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Armenhaus still in use?
Only historically, as the concept of the 'Armenhaus' has been replaced by modern social services.