wohlhabend
wealthy
Definition & meaning
The word wohlhabend is an adjective used to describe someone who possesses a significant amount of wealth, money, or property. It refers to a person who is well-off, affluent, or wealthy.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a compound adjective derived from two parts:
- Wohl: meaning "well" or "welfare."
- habend: the present participle of the verb haben , meaning "having" or "possessing."
Literally translated, it describes someone who "has it well" or "is in a state of having (wealth)." As an adjective, it is declined according to standard German grammatical rules based on the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- reich (rich)
- begütert (well-to-do)
- vermögend (wealthy/propertied)
- betucht (well-off/loaded)
- finanziell unabhängig (financially independent)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Sie ist eine wohlhabende Person.adjective
She is a wealthy person.
Mein Nachbar ist sehr wohlhabend.adjective
My neighbor is very wealthy.
Die wohlhabende Familie besitzt ein großes Haus.adjective
The wealthy family owns a large house.
Nur wohlhabende Gäste können sich dieses Hotel leisten.adjective
Only wealthy guests can afford this hotel.
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