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poorhouse in Russian

poorhouse in Russian is богаде́льня — poorhouse means historically, an institution that housed and supported people who could not support themselves.

poorhouse in Russian

богаде́льня
noun
Pronounced: bogadelnya
A charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged.

What does "poorhouse" mean?

  1. noun Historically, an institution that housed and supported people who could not support themselves.
    "Many families dreaded ending up in the poorhouse."
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poorhouse in a sentence

  • Many families dreaded ending up in the poorhouse.

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What is "poorhouse" in Russian?

"poorhouse" in Russian is богаде́льня. poorhouse means: Historically, an institution that housed and supported people who could not support themselves.

How do you pronounce богаде́льня?

"poorhouse" in Russian is богаде́льня, pronounced "bogadelnya".

How do you use "poorhouse" in a sentence?

Example: "Many families dreaded ending up in the poorhouse." In Russian, "poorhouse" is богаде́льня.

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