old-age poverty
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old-age poverty
The condition in which people of retirement age do not have sufficient financial means to secure their livelihood and are therefore affected by poverty.
Steigende Altersarmut ist ein großes soziales Problem in vielen Industrieländern.
Rising old-age poverty is a major social problem in many industrialized countries.
'Altersarmut' (old-age poverty) is a compound noun made up of 'das Alter' (age/old age) and 'die Armut' (poverty). The 's' in between is a linking element that connects the two words. The meaning is literally 'poverty in old age'.
Die Diskussion über Altersarmut bestimmt die aktuelle politische Debatte.
The discussion about old-age poverty is shaping the current political debate.
Since 'Altersarmut' (old-age poverty) describes a social problem, it is often combined with verbs that express a change or a reaction. Common phrases include 'Altersarmut bekämpfen' (to combat old-age poverty), 'verhindern' (to prevent), or 'zunehmen' and 'steigen' (to increase/rise).
Die Regierung plant Maßnahmen, um die Altersarmut zu bekämpfen.
The government is planning measures to combat old-age poverty.
There are several fixed expressions with this word. Very common are 'von Altersarmut betroffen sein' (to be affected by old-age poverty), 'in Altersarmut leben' (to live in old-age poverty), or 'vor Altersarmut schützen' (to protect against old-age poverty).
Immer mehr Rentnerinnen und Rentner sind von Altersarmut betroffen.
More and more pensioners are affected by old-age poverty.
'Altersarmut' (old-age poverty) is a term from the sociopolitical sphere. It is often found in the news, in political discussions, and in academic texts about society and the economy.
Ein Zeitungsartikel beleuchtet die Ursachen der wachsenden Altersarmut in der Gesellschaft.
A newspaper article examines the causes of growing old-age poverty in society.
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'die Armut' and 'die Altersarmut' both describe a situation in which people have too little money for a secure life. 'Armut' is the general word and can affect people of any age. 'Altersarmut' is more specific and means poverty among people of retirement age. The words can be confused because 'Altersarmut' is a form of 'Armut'. If age does not play an important role, 'Armut' is enough. If you are talking about pensioners or the time after working life, 'Altersarmut' is more precise.
Viele Menschen fürchten Altersarmut, weil ihre Rente später nicht reichen könnte.
Many people fear old-age poverty because their pension may not be enough later.
Wegen der hohen Preise wächst die Armut in vielen Familien.
Because of high prices, poverty is increasing in many families.