steinreich
filthy rich, very wealthy
English translations
- 01
wealthy
- 02
rich
- 03
affluent
Word details
- German meaning
- Sehr reich, überaus wohlhabend.
- English meaning
- Filthy rich
- Synonym
- superreich, vermögend
- German example
- Er ist steinreich und kann sich alles leisten.
- English example
- He is filthy rich and can afford anything.
Related words
- ultrareich
Ultra-rich
- stinkreich
Filthy rich
Example sentences with “steinreich”
Er ist nach dem Verkauf seiner Firma steinreich geworden. (He became filthy rich after selling his company.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the origin of the German adjective 'steinreich'?
The term originates from the Middle Ages, referring to the 'stony' (rich in ores/minerals) land that made feudal lords wealthy.