German word

wohlhabend

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvoːlˌhaːbənt/

Meaning

  • adjectivewealthy

Example

Sie hat einen wohlhabenden Nachbarn.

She has a wealthy neighbor.

Illustration for wohlhabend (wealthy)

More examples

Trotz seines Alters bleibt er wohlhabend und unterstützt lokale Projekte.

Despite his age, he remains wealthy and supports local projects.

Core concept

A person or family has enough financial room to choose comfort and extras without constant cost concerns.

Common phrases

  • als wohlhabender Investor

    as a wealthy investor

  • wohlhabende Erben

    wealthy heirs

Similar words

reich: Having great wealth or income, with ample room for spending and investing.
vermögend: Having substantial savings and assets that provide lasting financial security.
gut situiert: Having sufficient income and savings for a comfortable everyday life.

Definition in German

Wohlhabend bezeichnet eine Person oder Familie, die über genügend finanzielle Mittel verfügt, um komfortabel zu leben.

Word origin

Wohlhabend combines wohl, meaning 'well', with habend, the present participle of haben, literally describing someone who has things well or sufficiently.

Usage tips

  • As an attributive adjective, wohlhabend takes an ending: einen wohlhabenden Nachbarn has the accusative masculine ending -en.

Opposites

  • armpooradjective
  • mittellospennilessadjective

Related words

  • die Wohlhabendenthe wealthynoun

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