noun
das Wohlbefinden, -
well-being
Ein Zustand, in dem man sich körperlich und seelisch gut, gesund und glücklich fühlt.
Meaning (English)
Wohlbefinden means well-being: a state of feeling well, being physically comfortable, mentally balanced, and generally content. It can refer to:
- Physical well-being (health, comfort, absence of pain)
- Mental/emotional well-being (inner peace, satisfaction, low stress)
Word parts
- wohl = well, good
- befinden (as in sich befinden) = to feel / to be in a certain state
So Wohlbefinden literally suggests “being/feeling well.”
German synonyms
Depending on context:
- Wohlergehen
- Wohlsein (less common)
- Gesundheit (when focusing on physical health)
- Zufriedenheit (when focusing on contentment)
- (körperliches/psychisches) Wohl (more formal/abstract)
German antonyms
Common opposites include:
- Unwohlsein (feeling unwell)
- Unbehagen (discomfort, unease)
- Krankheit (illness)
- Leiden (suffering)
- Missbefinden (rare/formal)
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Examples
Das Wohlbefinden der Gäste ist uns wichtig.noun
The well-being of the guests is important to us.
Sein Wohlbefinden hat sich verbessert.noun
His well-being has improved.
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