A large amount of money, property, or valuable resources owned by someone.
Natural examples
Der Reichtum der Familie stammte aus dem Handel.
The family's wealth came from trade.
Der Reichtum an Bodenschätzen brachte der Region neue Einnahmen.
Mineral wealth brought new revenue to the region.
Ihr Reichtum wuchs mit dem erfolgreichen Unternehmen.
Her wealth grew with the successful company.
Usage note
Reichtum is masculine and usually uncountable: der Reichtum. It often appears with an + dative to name an abundance.
Mini-lesson: Reichtum
A large amount of money, property, or valuable resources owned by someone. Reichtum is masculine and usually uncountable: der Reichtum. It often appears with an + dative to name an abundance.
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