Weltverbesserer
derNoundo-gooder; someone who wants to change the world (sometimes ironic).
English translations
- 01
world improver
- 02
world improver
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Person, die versucht, die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen, oft mit idealistischen Vorstellungen und großem Enthusiasmus.
- English meaning
- Idealist, Philanthropist
- Synonym
- Idealist
- German example
- Er ist ein echter Weltverbesserer und engagiert sich für soziale Gerechtigkeit.
- English example
- He is a true idealist and is committed to social justice.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Weltverbesserer
- Plural Form
- die Weltverbesserer
Related words
- Gutmensch
do-gooder, bleeding heart (often derogatory)
Example sentences with “Weltverbesserer”
Hör auf, den Weltverbesserer zu spielen. (Stop acting like a do-gooder.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Weltverbesserer usually meant ironically?
It can be positive, but is often used sarcastically to describe someone who thinks they can solve all problems.