poorhouse in Swedish
poorhouse in Swedish is fattighus, fattigstuga — poorhouse means historically, an institution that housed and supported people who could not support themselves.
poorhouse in Swedish
fattighus
A charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged.
fattigstuga
A charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged.
What does "poorhouse" mean?
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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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Frequently asked questions
What is "poorhouse" in Swedish?
"poorhouse" in Swedish is fattighus, fattigstuga. poorhouse means: Historically, an institution that housed and supported people who could not support themselves.
How do you use "poorhouse" in a sentence?
Example: "Many families dreaded ending up in the poorhouse." In Swedish, "poorhouse" is fattighus, fattigstuga.
Are there other ways to say "poorhouse" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "poorhouse": fattighus, fattigstuga.
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