ADJECTIVE
arm/aʁm/poor; pitiful; needy
arm is a German adjective that means poor, pitiful, or needy. It is pronounced /aʁm/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "ärmer" and "ärmsten".
Definitions
1.having little money or few possessions; poor(economic condition)
a.lacking material wealth
Viele arme Menschen leben in dieser Stadt.—Many poor people live in this city.
2.deserving sympathy; pitiable(pity)
a.deserving compassion or sympathy
Der arme Hund war ganz nass und allein.—The poor dog was all wet and alone.
3.lacking something important (figuratively)(resources/abundance)
a.lacking in something non-material
Deutschland ist arm an Bodenschätzen.—Germany is poor in natural resources.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | arm |
|---|---|
| Comparative | ärmer |
| Superlative | ärmsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "arm" mean in English?
- "arm" means poor, pitiful, or needy. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "arm"?
- "arm" is pronounced /aʁm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "arm"?
- The comparative of "arm" is "ärmer" and the superlative is "ärmsten".
- What part of speech is "arm"?
- "arm" is a adjective in German.
