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beggar in Dutch

beggar in Dutch is bedelaar, bedelares, bedelaarster — beggar means a person who lives by asking others for money or food.

beggar in Dutch

bedelaar
noun
A person who begs.
bedelares
noun
A person who begs.
bedelaarster
noun
A person who begs.
bedelaar
noun
A person suffering from extreme poverty.
armoedzaaier
noun
A person suffering from extreme poverty.
haveloze
noun
A person suffering from extreme poverty.
aan de bedelstaf brengen
verb
(transitive) To make a beggar of someone; impoverish.
ruïneren
verb
(transitive) To make a beggar of someone; impoverish.

What does "beggar" mean?

  1. noun A person who lives by asking others for money or food.
    "A beggar sat outside the church every morning."
  2. verb To reduce someone to poverty, or to go far beyond what words or resources can describe or provide.
    "The medical bills nearly beggared the family."
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beggar in a sentence

  • A beggar sat outside the church every morning.
  • The medical bills nearly beggared the family.
  • The view from the summit beggars description.

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What is "beggar" in Dutch?

"beggar" in Dutch is bedelaar, bedelares, bedelaarster. beggar means: A person who lives by asking others for money or food.

How do you use "beggar" in a sentence?

Example: "A beggar sat outside the church every morning." In Dutch, "beggar" is bedelaar, bedelares, bedelaarster.

Are there other ways to say "beggar" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "beggar": bedelaar, bedelares, bedelaarster, armoedzaaier, haveloze, aan de bedelstaf brengen.

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