Translations for „slum“ in the English » Polish Dictionary

I . slum [slʌm] N usu pl

slum

slumsy pl

II . slum <-mm-> [slʌm] VB trans iron

to slum it

znosić [perf znieść] niewygody

slum child N

slum child

dziecko nt ze slumsów

slum dweller N

slum dweller

mieszkaniec, -nka m, f slumsów

Usage examples with slum

slum clearance

wyburzanie nt slumsów [lub slamsów]

to slum it

znosić [perf znieść] niewygody

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

The area became infamous through exaggerated reports of opium dens and slum housing.

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These stairs were initially populated by slum dwellings.

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Both companies made efforts to reach the poor in slums.

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Most of the commoners' district is slums; however there are some wealthier areas and a bustling outdoor market.

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On other part of the town area slum area, agriculture land, waste land and hilly area are present.

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Towards the end of the 19th century, the status of the area dropped and it became a high-density working class area, with many slums.

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The money was spent on an extensive housing and slum-clearing project and a successful campaign to eradicate tuberculosis.

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The slum is contaminated with human and animal feces, due to the open sewage system and the frequent use of flying toilets.

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It demonstrates how tearing down slums and building modern settlements does not immediately change the culture of the inhabitants.

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The slum does not offer water, electricity, or good roads.

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