der Superreiche
super-rich person
A person who possesses an exceptionally large fortune.
EXAMPLE
Der Superreiche spendete einen großen Teil seines Vermögens.
The super-rich person donated a large part of their fortune.
der Superreiche
super-rich person
die Superreiche, die Superreichen
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Superreichen |
| genitive | der Superreichen |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Superreiche | die Superreichen |
| accusative | die Superreiche | die Superreichen |
| dative | der Superreichen | den Superreichen |
| genitive | der Superreichen | der Superreichen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Superreiche' combines 'super' as an intensifier with 'reich' (rich). The expression therefore refers to a person who is extremely wealthy.
EXAMPLE
Der Superreiche besitzt mehrere Unternehmen und große Landflächen.
The super-rich person owns several companies and large areas of land.
Typical collocations
'Superreiche' frequently appears in expressions such as 'Superreiche besteuern' (to tax the super-rich), 'Superreiche zur Kasse bitten' (to make the super-rich pay), and 'das Vermögen der Superreichen' (the wealth of the super-rich). The plural 'die Superreichen' is particularly common when referring to this group in general.
EXAMPLE
Das Vermögen der Superreichen wächst oft schneller als das der übrigen Bevölkerung.
The wealth of the super-rich often grows faster than that of the rest of the population.
Register and style
'Superreiche' occurs especially often in journalism and public discussions about wealth, social inequality, and taxes. The expression can be admiring, critical, or neutral; the context shows the speaker's attitude.
EXAMPLE
In der Debatte über höhere Steuern für Superreiche gingen die Meinungen weit auseinander.
Opinions differed widely in the debate over higher taxes for the super-rich.
In real life
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