brotlos

unprofitable, not providing a living

English translations

  1. 01

    without bread

  2. 02

    breadless

Word details

German meaning
Ohne Einkommen oder Erwerbsmöglichkeit; nicht genügend Einkommen bringend, um den Lebensunterhalt zu sichern.
English meaning
Unprofitable, unremunerative
Synonym
unergiebig, unlukrativ
German example
Die Arbeit als Künstler ist oft brotlos.
English example
Working as an artist is often unprofitable.
Comparative
brotloserSuperlative: am brotlosesten

Example sentences with “brotlos”

  1. Kunst ist oft eine brotlose Kunst. (Art is often an unprofitable profession.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'brotlose Kunst' mean?

It is a common idiom meaning a pursuit that is fulfilling but does not provide enough income to live on.