das Wohl
Translation
well-being, welfare, good, benefit
Examples
Sie handelte nur zum Wohle ihres Kindes.
She acted only for the good of her child.
Auf Ihr Wohl!
To your health! / Cheers!
Grammar Patterns
das Wohl the well-being The well-being of the citizens is the goal of politics.
zum Wohle (+Genitive) for the good of... He sacrificed himself for the good of humanity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Glück (luck), Segen (blessing), Vorteil (advantage)
Etymology
From Old High German 'wola' (well), cognate with English 'well'.
Memory Tips
Remember the common toast 'Zum Wohl!' which means 'To your health!' or 'Cheers!'.