der Luxus
Translation
luxury, extravagance, opulence
Examples
Er gönnt sich den Luxus eines teuren Autos.
He treats himself to the luxury of an expensive car.
Für viele ist sauberes Wasser ein Luxus.
For many, clean water is a luxury.
Grammar Patterns
to live in luxury im Luxus leben They live in pure luxury.
to afford ((oneself)) the luxury of ((sth.)) sich den Luxus von ((et3)) leisten Can you afford the luxury of a long vacation?
Similar Words
Synonyms: Pracht, Wohlstand; Antonyms: Armut, Einfachheit
Etymology
From Latin 'luxus' (excess, extravagance). It's an international word found in many languages.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English word 'luxury', making it easy to remember.