wohlbestallt
well-appointed; well-positioned; established (archaic/ironic)
English translations
- 01
well-favored
- 02
plump
- 03
robust
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine ältere Bezeichnung für eine Person in einer gesicherten, angesehenen Position, oft im öffentlichen Dienst.
- English meaning
- An older term for a person in a secure, respected position, often in public service.
- German example
- Er war ein wohlbestallter Beamter in der Stadtverwaltung.
- English example
- He was a well-established official in the city administration.
- Comparative
- wohlbestallterSuperlative: am wohlbestalltesten
Example sentences with “wohlbestallt”
Er ist ein wohlbestallter Beamter. (He is a well-established civil servant.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'wohlbestallt' still commonly used today?
No, it is considered dated or formal. It is often used today with a touch of irony to describe someone who holds a secure or prestigious position.