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wohltätig

charitable, philanthropic

adjective VOHL-tae-tikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Also means

beneficent

Usage Note

Wohltätig describes a person or organisation engaged in charitable activity. Related to Wohltätigkeit (charity). It is a formal, slightly elevated word: für wohltätige Zwecke spenden (donate to charitable causes).

Examples

"Die wohltätige Stifterin half Kindern in Not."

Natural Translation

The charitable benefactress helped children in need.

Literal Translation

The charitable foundress helped children in need.

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