Бедный - translation, pronunciation and examples
poor
having little money; unfortunate
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When to use бедный
бедная семья
бедные люди
бедный ребенок
бедная страна
бедный район
бедный usage examples
They helped a poor family in town.
Они помогли бедной семье в городе.
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General word for a person or family with little money; can also mean unfortunate in phrases like 'poor child'.
Extremely poor; often emphasizes severe poverty, lack of money, and sometimes a beggar-like way of life.
Deprived of normal living conditions, support, or protection; often with a feeling of pity or compassion.
Having a very low income; a neutral, official term often used in social and legal contexts.
Someone who needs money, help, or things; it emphasizes need more than poverty itself.
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бедный synonyms
What's the difference between бедный / нищий / обездоленный / малоимущий / нуждающийся / неимущий
General word for a person or family with little money; can also mean unfortunate in phrases like 'poor child'.
He grew up in a poor family.
Он вырос в бедной семье.
Extremely poor; often emphasizes severe poverty, lack of money, and sometimes a beggar-like way of life.
After the war, the city was impoverished and ruined.
После войны город был нищий и разрушенный.
Deprived of normal living conditions, support, or protection; often with a feeling of pity or compassion.
The organization helps deprived children.
Организация помогает обездоленным детям.
Having a very low income; a neutral, official term often used in social and legal contexts.
Low-income families are entitled to benefits.
Малоимущим семьям положены льготы.
Someone who needs money, help, or things; it emphasizes need more than poverty itself.
This program helps families in need.
Эта программа помогает нуждающимся семьям.
Having no property or money; a bookish, official word with a more formal, legal flavor.
Aid is provided to destitute citizens.
Неимущим гражданам предоставляется помощь.
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бедный translation: poor. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce бедный
[ˈbʲednɨj]
бедный translation
poor
бедный examples
Die alte Straße ist arm an Licht.
бедный transcription
[ˈbʲednɨj]
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бедный meaning: what does it mean?
у которого мало денег; несчастный, жалкий
бедный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
бедный is pronounced as [ˈbʲednɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
бедный definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Die alte Straße ist arm an Licht. Translation: На старой улице мало света.
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