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poverty in Greek

poverty in Greek is φτώχια, αδεκαρία — poverty means the state of being poor; lacking enough money to meet basic needs.

poverty in Greek

φτώχια
noun
Pronounced: ftochia
The quality or state of being poor; lack of money
αδεκαρία
noun
Pronounced: adekaria
The quality or state of being poor; lack of money

What does "poverty" mean?

  1. noun The state of being poor; lacking enough money to meet basic needs.
    "The charity works to reduce child poverty in the region."
  2. noun A serious lack of something needed or valued.
    "The debate suffered from a poverty of new ideas."
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poverty in a sentence

  • The charity works to reduce child poverty in the region.
  • They grew up in poverty but never went hungry.
  • The debate suffered from a poverty of new ideas.

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What is "poverty" in Greek?

"poverty" in Greek is φτώχια, αδεκαρία. poverty means: The state of being poor; lacking enough money to meet basic needs.

How do you pronounce φτώχια?

"poverty" in Greek is φτώχια, pronounced "ftochia".

How do you use "poverty" in a sentence?

Example: "The charity works to reduce child poverty in the region." In Greek, "poverty" is φτώχια, αδεκαρία.

Are there other ways to say "poverty" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "poverty": φτώχια, αδεκαρία.

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