„Armut schändet nicht."
It is no disgrace to be poor.
What does „Armut schändet nicht." mean in German?
„Armut schändet nicht." means "It is no disgrace to be poor.." Literally: "Poverty doesn't shame.."
Literal Translation
"Poverty doesn't shame."
English Equivalent
"Poverty is no crime."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Proverb
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in formal or literary German, often found in written texts and speeches.
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Related Idioms
„Am wenigsten sollte man lügen."
Least of all should one lie.
„Was du nicht willst, das man dir tu', das füg' auch keinem andern zu."
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
„Bei Gott gilt kein Ansehen der Person."
God is no respecter of persons.
„Böse Beispiele verderben gute Sitten."
Evil communications corrupt good manners.
„Wer A sagt, muß auch B sagen."
In for a penny, in for a pound.
„Er kommt ab und zu."
He comes now and then.
