der Reichtum
Translation
wealth, richness, abundance, opulence
Examples
Er hat großen Reichtum angehäuft.
He has accumulated great wealth.
Der Reichtum der Natur ist unermesslich.
The richness of nature is immeasurable.
Grammar Patterns
Reichtum an et3 (richness/abundance in sth.) The richness in detail is amazing.
j-s Reichtum (sb.'s wealth) His wealth is legendary.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wohlstand (prosperity), Vermögen (fortune); Antonyms: Armut (poverty)
Etymology
From 'reich' (rich) and the suffix '-tum', which denotes a state or condition, similar to English '-dom'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Reich' to 'rich'. The '-tum' ending signifies a state, like in 'kingdom' (Königtum). So, 'Reichtum' is the 'state of being rich'.