English-German translation for "squalor"

"squalor" German translation

squalor
[ˈskw(ɒ)lə(r)]noun | Substantiv s

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Schmutz, Verwahrlosung, Elend
  • Schmutzmasculine | Maskulinum m
    squalor
    Verwahrlosungfeminine | Femininum f
    squalor
    Elendneuter | Neutrum n
    squalor
    squalor
examples
  • to live in squalor
    in erbärmlichen Verhältnissen leben
    to live in squalor
Es kann nicht geduldet werden, daß Millionen von Kindern in Elend, Gewalt und Leid dahinvegetieren.
It is not acceptable to allow millions of children to languish in squalor, atrocity and suffering.
Source: Europarl
Die Madagassen leben auf ihrer Insel in Elend und Armut.
The Madagascans live in squalor and poverty on their island.
Source: Europarl
Die Landbevölkerung versank tief in Schmutz und Armut.
Rural people became mired in squalor.
Source: News-Commentary
Millionen sind im Elend der Abhängigkeit gefangen.
We have trapped millions in the squalor of dependency.
Source: Europarl
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