neureich
nouveau riche; newly rich
English translations
- 01
newly rich
- 02
nouveau riche
Word details
- German meaning
- Neureich bezeichnet jemanden, der erst kürzlich zu Reichtum gekommen ist und oft einen auffälligen Lebensstil pflegt.
- English meaning
- nouveau riche
- Synonym
- protzig, reich
- German example
- Die neureichen Familien zeigten ihren Reichtum gerne zur Schau.
- English example
- The nouveau riche families liked to show off their wealth.
- Comparative
- neureicherSuperlative: am neureichsten
Related words
- Parvenü
A parvenu is a person who has suddenly become wealthy and influential, but whose behavior is often perceived as vulgar or presumptuous.
Example sentences with “neureich”
Er verhält sich wie ein typischer Neureicher. (He acts like a typical nouveau riche.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'neureich' derogatory?
Yes, it often carries a negative connotation of lacking taste or class despite having money.