bitterarm
dirt poor, destitute
English translations
- 01
bitter almond
- 02
bitter-almond
Word details
- German meaning
- Extrem arm, mittellos, ohne ausreichende finanzielle Mittel.
- English meaning
- Destitute
- Synonym
- verarmt, bettelarm
- German example
- Nach dem Verlust seines Jobs war er bitterarm.
- English example
- After losing his job, he was destitute.
Example sentences with “bitterarm”
Die Familie war früher bitterarm. (The family used to be dirt poor.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the emphasis of 'bitter-' in 'bitterarm'?
The prefix 'bitter-' acts as an intensifier, meaning 'extremely' or 'painfully'.