German word

Millionär

Pronunciation

IPA/mɪli̯oˈnɛːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmillionaire

Example

Er träumt davon, eines Tages Millionär zu werden.

He dreams of becoming a millionaire one day.

Illustration for Millionär (millionaire)

More examples

Als Millionär fühlt er sich oft unverstanden.

As a millionaire, he often feels misunderstood.

Core concept

A person can look ordinary while a seven-figure fortune sits in accounts, buildings, or investments.

Common phrases

  • als Millionär gelten

    be regarded as a millionaire

  • ein gebildeter Millionär

    an educated millionaire

  • vom Millionär zum Philanthropen

    from millionaire to philanthropist

Similar words

Multimillionär: A person whose wealth totals several million or even tens of millions in currency.
Milliardär: A person whose wealth reaches the billion level in currency.
Vermögender: A person with considerable wealth in financial assets or property.
Reicher: A person wealthy enough to afford a comfortable and prosperous lifestyle.

Definition in German

Millionär ist eine Person, die ein Vermögen von mindestens einer Million in einer bestimmten Währung besitzt.

Word origin

The German word Millionär follows French millionnaire and traces its money-related base to Italian milione.

Usage tips

  • German commonly uses Millionär without an article after sein: Er ist Millionär, but ein Millionär is used in a noun phrase.

Opposites

  • Geringverdienerlow earnernoun
  • Armerpoor personnoun

Related words

  • Millionärinmillionairessnoun
  • Millionärentummillionaire classnoun

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