ˈbʲednɨj

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Translation

poor

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Word origin

From Old Russian бѣда ('misfortune, trouble'); to be poor originally meant to be afflicted by misfortune.

Origin
Slavic
Root
бѣда

Grammar

Feminineбедная
Masc pluralбедные

Examples

.

This poor family lives in a small flat.

вы́рос .

He grew up in a poor part of the city.

.

Many poor people cannot afford a holiday.

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