beggars
word · lemma: beggar
/ˈbɛɡɝz/
/bˈɛɡəz/
Definition
People who ask others for money or food because they are very poor.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to people seen on streets. Neutral but can sound old-fashioned or impolite in some contexts; consider 'homeless people' for sensitivity. Collocates with 'poor', 'hungry', 'cities'. Do not confuse with 'vagrants' (people without homes, not always begging).
Spanish: mendigosPortuguese (BR): mendigosPortuguese (PT): mendigosChinese (Simplified): 乞丐Chinese (Traditional): 乞丐Hindi: भिखारीArabic: المتسوّلونBengali: ভিক্ষুকরাRussian: нищиеJapanese: 物乞いVietnamese: người ăn xinKorean: 거지들Turkish: dilencilerUrdu: بھکاریIndonesian: pengemis
Example Sentences
The beggars sat by the church asking for coins.
basic
My city has many beggars on the streets.
basic
People sometimes give food to the beggars.
basic
There are more beggars downtown since the factory closed.
natural
The park is full of musicians, artists, and beggars.
natural
We try to help beggars when we can, especially in winter.
natural