Dutch Expression · Intermediate
armoe troef
extreme poverty
Pronunciation: say armoe troef
Meaning
extreme poverty
Example
Het is daar armoe troef.
The situation there is one of extreme poverty.
Practice tips
- Practice armoe troef out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Dutch expression is for intermediate-level learners.