benefit / good deed
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benefit / comfort
Something that is felt to be very pleasant, soothing, or healing and is good for the body or soul.
Nach dem langen Arbeitstag war das heiße Bad eine echte Wohltat.
After the long workday, the hot bath was a real comfort.
good deed
A good deed or an act of charity that helps someone in need. This meaning is rarer and is often found in a more formal or religious context.
Die großzügige Spende für das Waisenhaus war eine große Wohltat für die Kinder.
The generous donation to the orphanage was a great good deed for the children.
The word consists of 'wohl' (well/good) and 'die Tat' (the deed/action). So a 'Wohltat' (benefit/good deed) is literally a 'good deed' or something that does you good.
Die Spende war eine große Wohltat für die bedürftige Familie.
The donation was a great good deed for the family in need.
The most common meaning refers to a pleasant feeling. If it is about a concrete action to help others (e.g., a donation), the rarer meaning 'gute Tat' (good deed) is meant.
Die kühle Dusche nach dem Sport war eine Wohltat.
The cool shower after exercise was a real comfort.
In the meaning 'angenehmes Gefühl' (pleasant feeling), the word is often intensified with adjectives like 'echt' (real), 'wahr' (true), or 'rein' (pure). The combination 'eine Wohltat für...' (a benefit/comfort for...) is also common.
Nach der anstrengenden Wanderung war die Pause eine wahre Wohltat.
After the exhausting hike, the break was a true comfort.
The meaning 'gute Tat' (good deed) is closely connected to the adjective 'wohltätig' (charitable). A charitable person is someone who often does good, for example through donations.
Die Stiftung ist für ihre wohltätigen Projekte bekannt.
The foundation is known for its charitable projects.
blessing
Segen and Wohltat both refer to something very positive. Segen emphasizes a great fortunate benefit or relief from a burden. Wohltat more strongly emphasizes that something is immediately pleasant, soothing, or healing for the body or soul.
Nach der heißen Wanderung war der kühle Regen eine Wohltat für die erschöpften Wanderer.
After the hot hike, the cool rain was a soothing relief for the exhausted hikers.
Nach der langen Trockenheit war der kühle Regen ein Segen für den Garten.
After the long drought, the cool rain was a blessing for the garden.
