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panhandling

/ˈpænhændlɪŋ/ /ˈpænˌhændlɪŋ/

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verb

Betteln, betteln gehen

To beg for money, especially with a container in hand for receiving loose change, especially on the street, and particularly, as a bum.

Examples :

"The man was panhandling outside the grocery store, hoping to collect enough money for a meal. "

Der Mann bettelte vor dem Lebensmittelgeschäft und hoffte, genug Geld für eine Mahlzeit zu sammeln.

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noun

Betteln

Begging for money.

Examples :

"The man's panhandling outside the school gate made the students feel uncomfortable. "

Das Betteln des Mannes vor dem Schultor versetzte die Schüler in Unbehagen.

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