breadline

ˈbrɛdlaɪn
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Translation of breadline into German

Noun

1.

queue

RareUK
line of people waiting for free food
RareUK
Essensausgabe Lebensmittelausgabe
  • During the recession, many families found themselves in the breadline.Während der Rezession standen viele Familien an der Essensausgabe.
2.

poverty threshold

Rare
level of income below which one is considered in poverty
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  • Families below the breadline struggle to afford basic necessities..Familien unterhalb der Armutsgrenze kämpfen darum, sich die Grundbedürfnisse leisten zu können
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Expressions with breadline: examples in English and translations in German

am Existenzminimum
Many families are living on the breadline due to the economic crisis.
in der Brotschlange
auf öffentliche Hilfe angewiesen
Many families are in the breadline due to the economic crisis.

Synonyms and analogies of breadline in English

Examples of breadline in a sentence

  • Volunteers handed out soup to those in the breadline.
  • Many single parents live below the breadline.
  • The charity supports those living on the breadline.

Translations of "breadline" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasExistenzminimumnn.

The rising rents pushed more pensioners onto the breadline last winter.

Die steigenden Mieten drängten letzten Winter mehr Rentner an das Existenzminimum.

dieArmutsgrenzenf.

Being above the breadline does not shield you from empathy and compassion.

Über der Armutsgrenze zu sein, schützt nicht vor Empathie und Mitgefühl.

dieEssensausgabenf.

The volunteers at the breadline greeted each person with kindness and encouragement.

Die Freiwilligen bei der Essensausgabe begrüßten jede Person mit Freundlichkeit und Ermutigung.

dieEssensschlangenf.

Volunteers often help organize the breadline, ensuring nobody goes hungry.

Freiwillige helfen oft, die Essensschlange zu organisieren und sicherzustellen, dass niemand hungrig bleibt.

dieSuppenküchenf.

Every week, families gather at the breadline to receive necessary food supplies.

Jede Woche versammeln sich Familien an der Suppenküche, um notwendige Nahrungsmittel zu erhalten.

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breadline: Examples and translations in context

One bad harvest could push the entire village back into the breadline overnight.

Eine schlechte Ernte könnte das ganze Dorf über Nacht ans Existenzminimum bringen.

The factory closure put hundreds of workers straight onto the breadline.

Die Fabrikschließung brachte Hunderte von Arbeitern direkt ans Existenzminimum.

The pandemic pushed many families perilously close to the breadline.

Die Pandemie hat viele Familien gefährlich nah an die Armutsgrenze gebracht.

The effects of being below the breadline can be devastating for individuals.

Die Auswirkungen des Lebens unterhalb der Armutsgrenze können für Einzelpersonen verheerend sein.

Understanding the struggles of the breadline can foster empathy and solidarity.

Das Verständnis für die Herausforderungen der Armutsgrenze kann Empathie und Solidarität fördern.

Living below the breadline can be a constant struggle for many families.

Unterhalb der Armutsgrenze zu leben, kann für viele Familien ein ständiger Kampf sein.

Breaking the cycle of poverty starts with raising the breadline for all.

Der Kreislauf der Armut zu durchbrechen, beginnt damit, die Armutsgrenze für alle anzuheben.

The government aims to lift citizens out of the breadline through social programs.

Die Regierung hat das Ziel, die Bürger durch soziale Programme aus der Armutsgrenze herauszuheben.

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