das Gemeinwohl
C1the common good
- English meaning
- the common good
- Gender
- das — neuter
- CEFR level
- C1 — Advanced
- Vocabulary package
- Ethics & Morality
- Dictionary
- German words with G
Gemeinwohl in a sentence
Das Gemeinwohl muss vor Eigeninteresse stehen.
The common good must come before self-interest.
Declension of das Gemeinwohl
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Gemeinwohl | — |
| Accusative | das Gemeinwohl | — |
| Dative | dem Gemeinwohl | — |
| Genitive | des Gemeinwohls | — |
Word family
das Gemeinwohl is built from wohl (probably, well). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.
Where Gemeinwohl comes from
Determinativkompositum aus dem Adjektiv gemein und dem Substantiv Wohl
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Questions about Gemeinwohl
Is it der, die or das Gemeinwohl?
It is das Gemeinwohl — Gemeinwohl is neuter.
What is the genitive of Gemeinwohl?
The genitive singular is des Gemeinwohls.
What does Gemeinwohl mean in English?
das Gemeinwohl means "the common good". For example: "Das Gemeinwohl muss vor Eigeninteresse stehen." — "The common good must come before self-interest."
What level is Gemeinwohl in German?
Gemeinwohl is a C1 word — c1 — advanced. It belongs to the ethics & morality vocabulary.
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