Reichtum

wealth

noun RYKHE-toom Rare

Origin: from reich 'rich' + -tum

Also means

riches

Usage Note

Reichtum is wealth or riches. Unusually for a -tum noun it is masculine. The plural Reichtümer exists and means treasures or abundant resources, as in die Reichtümer des Landes. Zu Reichtum kommen means to become rich.

Examples

"Sein Reichtum stammte aus dem Handel mit Gewürzen."

Natural Translation

His wealth came from the spice trade.

Literal Translation

His wealth stemmed from the trade with spices.

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