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Wohlstand

prosperity

noun VOHL-shtant Rare
People & Society Money

Origin: from wohl 'well' + Stand 'condition'

Also means

affluence

Usage Note

Wohlstand denotes material prosperity and a comfortable standard of living, a key term in discussions of the Wohlstandsgesellschaft (affluent society). It is largely uncountable, so the plural Wohlstände is rare. Wachsender Wohlstand means growing prosperity.

Examples

"Der wirtschaftliche Aufschwung brachte vielen Menschen Wohlstand."

Natural Translation

The economic upturn brought prosperity to many people.

Literal Translation

The economic upswing brought many people prosperity.

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