Meaning of the German Word "Sich mühsam ernähren"

sich mühsam ernähren

eke out

To make a living or supply with great effort or difficulty.

Example Sentence

Die arme Familie musste sich mit einem sehr kleinen Einkommen mühsam ernähren.

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Definition: To make a living or supply with great effort or difficulty.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "sich mühsam ernähren"?

C2

What grammatical category does "sich mühsam ernähren" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "sich mühsam ernähren" belong to?

Work