welfare / well-being
die Wohlfahrt, die Wohlfahrten
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welfare
Organized state or private assistance for people in need, for example for the poor, the sick, or the homeless. It includes financial support, social services, and care.
Die städtische Wohlfahrt kümmert sich um die Verteilung von Lebensmitteln an Bedürftige.
The municipal welfare service takes care of distributing food to those in need.
well-being
A state of general well-being, health, and prosperity of a person or a community.
Der Schutz der Umwelt ist für die Wohlfahrt zukünftiger Generationen entscheidend.
Protecting the environment is crucial for the well-being of future generations.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wohlfahrten |
| genitive | der Wohlfahrt |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Wohlfahrt | die Wohlfahrten |
| accusative | die Wohlfahrt | die Wohlfahrten |
| dative | der Wohlfahrt | den Wohlfahrten |
| genitive | der Wohlfahrt | der Wohlfahrten |
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The word 'Wohlfahrt' is made up of 'wohl' (well/good) and an old word for 'Fahrt' in the sense of 'Ergehen' (how one is doing). So it literally means 'doing well' or 'well-being'.
Eine funktionierende Wirtschaft trägt zur Wohlfahrt aller bei.
A functioning economy contributes to the welfare of everyone.
'Wohlfahrt' (welfare / well-being) is a rather formal word that is often used in official, political, or sociological texts. It belongs to written language and elevated usage.
Die Regierung hat neue Maßnahmen zur Steigerung der öffentlichen Wohlfahrt beschlossen.
The government has adopted new measures to increase public welfare.
In the sense of organized assistance, 'Wohlfahrt' (welfare) is often connected with organizations. Typical terms are 'staatliche Wohlfahrt' (state welfare), 'kirchliche Wohlfahrt' (church welfare), or 'freie Wohlfahrt' (independent welfare organizations).
Er war auf die Unterstützung durch die staatliche Wohlfahrt angewiesen.
He depended on support from state welfare.
When 'Wohlfahrt' (well-being) describes general well-being, it often appears with a genitive or a preposition naming a group. Examples are 'die Wohlfahrt der Gesellschaft' (the well-being of society) or 'die Wohlfahrt für die Bürger' (welfare for citizens).
Bildung ist ein wichtiger Faktor für die Wohlfahrt eines Landes.
Education is an important factor for the well-being of a country.
care / welfare
Fürsorge and Wohlfahrt can both refer to organized help for people in need. Fürsorge tends to mean specific government or public support, while Wohlfahrt covers the broader area of organized assistance, including social services and care. Use Fürsorge for the assistance itself and Wohlfahrt for the more comprehensive support system.
Die Wohlfahrt bietet der Familie nach dem Verlust ihrer Wohnung Beratung und Betreuung an.
The welfare system offers the family advice and support after they lose their home.
Die Fürsorge unterstützt die Familie nach dem Verlust ihrer Wohnung.
Public welfare supports the family after they lose their home.
