prosperity
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prosperity
A state in which a person or society has enough material goods and financial means to lead a comfortable life.
Nach dem Krieg erlebte das Land einen wachsenden Wohlstand.
After the war, the country experienced growing prosperity.
'Wohlstand' (prosperity) is made up of 'wohl' (well, pleasant) and 'der Stand' (state, status). So it literally describes a good state, especially in material and financial terms.
Sie hat hart gearbeitet, um ihrer Familie diesen Wohlstand zu ermöglichen.
She worked hard to make this prosperity possible for her family.
As an abstract noun, 'Wohlstand' (prosperity) is almost always used in the singular. The plural 'die Wohlstände' is very rare and is used only in special sociological or economic contexts.
Der allgemeine Wohlstand in der Bevölkerung ist gestiegen.
The general prosperity among the population has increased.
'Wohlstand' (prosperity) is often combined with verbs that describe a process. Typical phrases are 'Wohlstand schaffen' (to create prosperity), 'Wohlstand sichern' (to secure prosperity), 'Wohlstand genießen' (to enjoy prosperity), or 'in Wohlstand leben' (to live in prosperity).
Die Regierung möchte die Bedingungen für mehr Wohlstand schaffen.
The government wants to create the conditions for greater prosperity.
Common adjectives that describe 'Wohlstand' (prosperity) more closely are 'materieller' (material), 'persönlicher' (personal), 'wachsender' (growing), or 'allgemeiner' (general) prosperity.
Für viele Menschen ist materieller Wohlstand nicht das Wichtigste im Leben.
For many people, material prosperity is not the most important thing in life.
need / hardship
'die Not' and 'der Wohlstand' are clear opposites when it comes to living conditions. 'Not' means that people are in a very difficult situation and lack important things such as money, food, or safety. 'Wohlstand' means that there is enough money and material goods, making a good, comfortable life possible. So you use 'Not' when lack and distress are the focus, and 'Wohlstand' when safety and being well provided for are meant.
In den letzten Jahren ist der Wohlstand in der Region gewachsen.
In recent years, prosperity in the region has grown.
Nach der Flut brauchen viele Menschen Hilfe, weil sie in Not sind.
After the flood, many people need help because they are in distress.