besitzlos

propertyless; destitute

English translations

  1. 01

    propertyless

  2. 02

    destitute

  3. 03

    without possessions

Word details

German meaning
Keinen Besitz habend, arm.
English meaning
destitute
Synonym
mittellos, arm, unbemittelt
German example
Nach dem Verlust seines Hauses war er besitzlos.
English example
After losing his house, he was destitute.
Comparative
besitzloserSuperlative: am besitzlosesten

Example sentences with “besitzlos”

  1. Er war ein besitzloser Wanderer. (He was a propertyless wanderer.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it a common word?

It is somewhat formal, often used in historical or sociological contexts.