Wohlhabend
Example: Die wohlhabenden Familien unterstützen oft wohltätige Organisationen.
Definition
"Wohlhabend" describes someone or a group possessing a significant amount of wealth or financial resources, often implying a comfortable and secure economic status. For example, "Die wohlhabenden Familien unterstützen oft wohltätige Organisationen" means the wealthy families often support charitable organizations.
Etymology
The word "wohlhabend" comes from the German roots "wohl" meaning well or good, and "habend", a form of the verb haben meaning to have. Together, it literally means 'having well' or 'having wealth.' It originally emphasized possession of good or sufficient resources.
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"Wohlhabend" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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