NOUN
Wohl/voːl/well-being; welfare; prosperity
Wohl is a German noun that means well-being, welfare, or prosperity. It is pronounced /voːl/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.a state of physical or mental well-being or comfort(state/condition)
a.well-being; general comfort or happiness
Ich sorge mich um das Wohl meiner Familie.—I care about my family's well-being.
2.the welfare or benefit (of a group, society, etc.)(public/collective)
a.the benefit or common good of people
Das Wohl der Allgemeinheit steht an erster Stelle.—The welfare of the public comes first.
3.prosperity, material affluence(prosperity)
a.material or economic well-being
Viele Menschen streben nach materiellem Wohl.—Many people strive for material prosperity.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Wohl | — |
| Genitive | des Wohls | — |
| Dative | dem Wohl | — |
| Accusative | das Wohl | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Wohl" mean in English?
- "Wohl" means well-being, welfare, or prosperity. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Wohl"?
- "Wohl" is pronounced /voːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Wohl" der, die, or das?
- "Wohl" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Wohl"?
- "Wohl" is a noun in German.
