wohltätig
Translation
charitable, benevolent, beneficial
Examples
Sie arbeitet für eine wohltätige Organisation.
She works for a charitable organization.
Die frische Luft ist wohltätig für die Gesundheit.
The fresh air is beneficial for one's health.
Grammar Patterns
a charitable purpose/organization for a charitable purpose/organization. She donates to charitable causes.
to be beneficial for ((sth.)) The exercise is beneficial for the body.
Similar Words
Synonyms: karitativ (charitable), gemeinnützig (non-profit); Antonyms: eigennützig (selfish), schädlich (harmful).
Etymology
From `wohl` (well) + `tätig` (active), from `Tat` (deed). Literally means "doing well" or "active for good".
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is "active" (`tätig`) in doing "well" (`wohl`) for others, like working for a charity.