wohltätig

charitable; beneficial; soothing

English translations

  1. 01

    charitable

  2. 02

    benevolent

  3. 03

    philanthropic

Word details

German meaning
Wohltätig bedeutet, dass man Gutes tut und anderen Menschen in Not hilft, oft durch Spenden oder ehrenamtliche Arbeit.
English meaning
Charitable means doing good and helping other people in need, often through donations or volunteer work.
Synonym
gemeinnützig, mildtätig
German example
Sie engagiert sich in vielen wohltätigen Projekten.
English example
She is involved in many charitable projects.
Comparative
wohltätigerSuperlative: am wohltätigsten

Example sentences with “wohltätig”

  1. Das warme Bad war sehr wohltuend und wohltätig für meine Muskeln. (The warm bath was very soothing and beneficial for my muscles.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'wohltätig' and 'wohltuend'?

'Wohltätig' relates to charity (e.g., 'wohltätige Organisation') or general benefit, while 'wohltuend' specifically refers to something that feels pleasant or soothing.