noun
der Wohlstand, ¨-e
prosperity
Ein Zustand, in dem Menschen genug Geld und Dinge für ein gutes und sicheres Leben haben.
The German word "Wohlstand" is a noun that means "prosperity" or "affluence". It is composed of:
- Wohl: well-being, welfare, or comfort
- Stand: state or condition
So, "Wohlstand" literally means the state of well-being.
Similar words:
- Reichtum (wealth)
- Überfluss (abundance)
- Wohlhaben (wealthiness)
Difference:
- Wohlstand emphasizes a general state of economic well-being and comfortable living.
- Reichtum focuses more on material wealth or richness.
- Überfluss points to having more than enough or excess.
- Wohlhaben is similar but less commonly used and focuses on possessing wealth.
Make “Wohlstand” part of your vocabulary.
Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
Deutschland genießt hohen Wohlstand.noun
Germany enjoys high prosperity.
Viele Länder streben nach mehr Wohlstand.noun
Many countries strive for more prosperity.
Früher hing der Wohlstand vieler Familien stark von der Ernte ab.noun
In the past, the prosperity of many families depended heavily on the harvest.
Keep exploring German
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad