Wohlstand

Q: Is it der, die, or das Wohlstand?

It is der Wohlstand. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Wohlstand is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of der Wohlstand?

The noun Wohlstand is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

Q: What does der Wohlstand mean in English?

The German word der Wohlstand translates to “prosperity” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Wohlstand?

Like all German nouns, Wohlstand changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: der Wohlstand Akkusativ: den Wohlstand Dativ: dem Wohlstand Genitiv: des Wohlstands These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.

prosperity

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Why does the noun Wohlstand have the article der?

This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.

Declension table for German noun Wohlstand

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Wohlstand	ein Wohlstand	kein Wohlstand
Akkusativ	den Wohlstand	einen Wohlstand	keinen Wohlstand
Dativ	dem Wohlstand	einem Wohlstand	keinem Wohlstand
Genitiv	des Wohlstands	eines Wohlstands	keines Wohlstands

Examples in context

Real sentences using Wohlstand in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der soziale Wohlstand ist unser Ziel.Social prosperity is our goal.	Ein guter Wohlstand ist wichtig für alle.Good prosperity is important for everyone.	Kein echter Wohlstand kommt von allein.No true prosperity comes on its own.
Akkusativ	Wir wollen den allgemeinen Wohlstand fördern.We want to promote general prosperity.	Wir wünschen uns einen besseren Wohlstand.We wish for better prosperity.	Sie erreichen keinen dauerhaften Wohlstand so.They don't achieve lasting prosperity this way.
Dativ	Er arbeitet an dem wirtschaftlichen Wohlstand des Landes.He works on the economic prosperity of the country.	Er strebt nach einem stabilen Wohlstand.He strives for stable prosperity.	Er trägt zu keinem schnellen Wohlstand bei.He does not contribute to quick prosperity.
Genitiv	Die Basis des nationalen Wohlstands ist Arbeit.The basis of national prosperity is work.	Die Frage eines gerechten Wohlstands bleibt offen.The question of a just prosperity remains open.	Die Ursache keines plötzlichen Wohlstands ist klar.The cause of any sudden prosperity is not clear.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Wohlstand?

It is der Wohlstand. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Wohlstand is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of der Wohlstand?

The noun Wohlstand is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does der Wohlstand mean in English?

The German word der Wohlstand translates to “prosperity” in English.

How do you decline der Wohlstand?

Like all German nouns, Wohlstand changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: der Wohlstand
Akkusativ: den Wohlstand
Dativ: dem Wohlstand
Genitiv: des Wohlstands

These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.