breadline

ˈbrɛdlaɪn
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Translation of breadline into Russian

Noun

1.

queue

RareUK
line of people waiting for free food
RareUK
очередь за хлебом очередь за едой хлебная очередь
  • During the recession, many families found themselves in the breadline.Во время рецессии многие семьи оказались в очереди за хлебом.
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..Семьи за чертой бедности с трудом могут позволить себе основные необходимые вещи.
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Expressions with breadline: examples in English and translations in Russian

в бедности
крайне беден
Many families are living on the breadline due to the economic crisis.
на общественной помощи
в очереди за едой
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
черта бедностиnf. - cherta bednosti

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

Жить за чертой бедности может быть постоянной борьбой для многих семей.

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

Последствия жизни за чертой бедности могут быть разрушительными для отдельных лиц.

Rising energy prices are forcing vulnerable households onto the breadline this winter.

Рост цен на энергию этой зимой толкает уязвимые семьи за черту бедности.

Society must address the structural issues that perpetuate the breadline.

Общество должно решать структурные проблемы, которые поддерживают черту бедности.

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Other translations for breadline:

  • грани нищеты
  • грани бедности

breadline: Examples and translations in context

The economic crisis pushed thousands of families into the breadline overnight.

Экономический кризис за одну ночь загнал тысячи семей за черту бедности.

He donates regularly to help families hovering just above the breadline.

Он регулярно жертвует деньги, помогая семьям, балансирующим у черты бедности.

Supporting small businesses can help prevent individuals from falling below the breadline.

Поддержка малого бизнеса может помочь предотвратить попадание людей за черту бедности.

Investing in education is key to lifting individuals out of the breadline.

Инвестирование в образование является ключом к выводу людей за черту бедности.

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

Правительство стремится вывести граждан за черту бедности с помощью социальных программ.

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

Быть выше черты бедности не защищает от эмпатии и сострадания.

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