pittance-like, meager, alms-like
In einer Weise, die an Almosen erinnert; sehr gering, unzureichend oder herablassend.
Meager, insufficient, or given in a condescending manner, like alms.
☞ Often used negatively when discussing money or resources.
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Er zahlte ihr nur ein almosenhaftes Gehalt.— He paid her only a pittance-like salary.
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Die Spenden waren leider nur almosenhaft.— The donations were unfortunately only meager.
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Sie lebten von almosenhaften Mitteln.— They lived on meager means.