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beggar in German

beggar in German is Bettler, Bettlerin, Bettelbruder — beggar means a person who lives by asking others for money or food.

beggar in German

Bettler
noun
A person who begs.
Bettlerin
noun
A person who begs.
Bettelbruder
noun
A person who begs.
Bettelfrau
noun
A person who begs.
Bettelmann
noun
A person who begs.
Bettelschwester
noun
A person who begs.

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 German?

"beggar" in German is Bettler, Bettlerin, Bettelbruder. 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 German, "beggar" is Bettler, Bettlerin, Bettelbruder.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "beggar": Bettler, Bettlerin, Bettelbruder, Bettelfrau, Bettelmann, Bettelschwester.

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