subsistence

səbˈsɪstəns
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Translation of subsistence into German

Noun

1.

necessities

something required to stay alive like food or money
  • They struggled to find subsistence during the harsh winter.Sie kämpften darum, während des harten Winters Lebensunterhalt zu finden.
2.

livelihood

means by which one maintains life
  • Farming was their main source of subsistence.Landwirtschaft war ihre Hauptquelle des Lebensunterhalts.
3.

survival

Rare
act of maintaining oneself at a minimal level
Rare
Lebensunterhalt mExistenzsicherung Überleben nAuskommen n
  • His subsistence depended on the small garden he tended.Sein Überleben hing von dem kleinen Garten ab, den er pflegte.
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Expressions with subsistence: examples in English and translations in German

Tagegeld
Employees on overseas missions receive a daily subsistence allowance from the organization.
Lebenshaltungskosten
Unterhaltskosten
The grant will cover tuition and subsistence costs during your studies.
Existenzminimum
Many families in the region live at the subsistence level..
Lebensunterhaltszuschuss
The company provides a subsistence allowance for employees working abroad.
Subsistenzwirtschaft
Subsistence farming provides food for the farmer's family.
Subsistenzwirtschaft
Many indigenous tribes operate within a subsistence economy.

Synonyms and analogies of subsistence in English

Examples of subsistence in a sentence

  • He worked multiple jobs to ensure subsistence for his family.
  • They relied on fishing for subsistence.
  • Hunting provided subsistence for the isolated tribe.
  • Their subsistence relied on fishing and hunting.
  • Subsistence farming was their only source of food.

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

Noun
derLebensunterhaltnm.

Animal husbandry is a common method of subsistence in many pastoral communities.

Tierhaltung ist in vielen Hirtenkulturen eine gängige Methode zum Lebensunterhalt.

dasExistenzminimumnn.

Government aid is essential for families struggling at the subsistence level.

Staatliche Hilfe ist für Familien unerlässlich, die am Existenzminimum kämpfen.

Lebensmitteln-inv.

Traditionally, mopane worms were harvested for subsistence.

Traditionell wurde die Raupe als Lebensmittel gesammelt.

dieSubsistenznf.

I think that all subsistence begins with nutritional sovereignty.

Ich glaube, jede Subsistenz fängt mit der Nahrungssouveränität an.

derUnterhaltnm.

My residence runs with the expenses of subsistence... and materials.

Meine Residenz übernimmt die Kosten für den Unterhalt und die Materialien.

Adjective
für den Eigenbedarfadj.

Bananas are one of the most important food crops and subsistence foods worldwide.

Bananen sind eine der wichtigsten Nahrungspflanzen und -mittel für den Eigenbedarf weltweit.

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subsistence: Examples and translations in context

Many indigenous cultures rely on fishing as their main form of subsistence.

Viele indigene Kulturen verlassen sich auf die Fischerei als ihre Hauptform des Lebensunterhalts.

For many, subsistence depends on seasonal changes and the availability of local resources.

Für viele hängt der Lebensunterhalt von saisonalen Veränderungen und der Verfügbarkeit lokaler Ressourcen ab.

Her garden provided more than just food; it was vital for the family's subsistence.

Ihr Garten lieferte mehr als nur Nahrung; er war wichtig für den Lebensunterhalt der Familie.

The farmers had to improve or maintain their subsistence by fishing and hunting.

Die Bauern waren gezwungen ihren Lebensunterhalt mit Fischerei und Jagd aufzubessern.

As a result, their output is meager and insufficient for their subsistence.

Infolgedessen ist ihre Ernte dürftig und unzureichend für ihren Lebensunterhalt.

Fishing can provide both food and subsistence for coastal communities worldwide.

Fischerei kann sowohl Nahrung als auch Lebensunterhalt für Küstengemeinden weltweit bieten.

It's impossible to pay rent, subsistence and health insurance with it.

Miete, Lebensunterhalt und eine Krankenversicherung kann man davon nicht bezahlen.

Your subsistence is assured without having to claim public funds.

Ihr Lebensunterhalt ist gesichert, ohne dass Sie öffentliche Mittel in Anspruch nehmen.

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