vermögend
Translation
wealthy, affluent, rich
Examples
Er stammt aus einer sehr vermögenden Familie.
He comes from a very wealthy family.
Sie ist eine vermögende Geschäftsfrau.
She is a wealthy businesswoman.
Grammar Patterns
as an adjective wealthy a vermögende person
Similar Words
Synonyms: reich, wohlhabend; Antonyms: arm, mittellos
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'vermögen' (to be able to, to have the means), it's the present participle used as an adjective. 'ver-' + 'mögen' (to like, to be able). The ability ('mögen') to do things often comes from having assets ('Vermögen').
Memory Tips
Someone who is 'vermögend' has a lot of 'Vermögen' (assets) and 'vermag' (is able) to buy many things.