das Gemeinwohlinteresse
Translation
public interest, interest of the common good
Examples
Politiker müssen Gemeinwohlinteressen vertreten.
Politicians must represent the public interest.
Das Projekt dient den Gemeinwohlinteressen der Stadt.
The project serves the public interests of the city.
Grammar Patterns
to represent/protect ((sth.)) (the public interest) Politicians must represent public interests.
to serve ((sth.)) (the public interest) The law serves the public interest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: öffentliches Interesse (public interest), Allgemeininteresse (general interest); Antonyms: Privatinteresse (private interest), Eigennutz (self-interest)
Etymology
Composed of 'Gemein' (common), 'Wohl' (well-being), and 'Interesse' (interest). Literally 'common well-being interest'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'interest' for the 'common well-being'. It's about what benefits the community as a whole.