adjective
rich, wealthy
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Reich is an adjective meaning 'rich' or 'wealthy', used attributively or predicatively. It is gradable: comparative 'reicher', superlative 'am reichsten'. Antonym is 'arm'. It follows normal adjective declension patterns and can describe financial wealth or richness in resources or quality.
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Das Land ist reich an Bodenschätzen.
The country is rich in natural resources.
Die Erbin wirkte reich, als sie die Villa betrat, obwohl sie im Gespräch bescheiden blieb.
The heiress appeared wealthy when she entered the villa, although she remained modest in conversation.
Er ist ein sehr reicher Mann.
He is a very wealthy man.
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picture a treasure chest when you hear 'reich'
sounds like English 'rich'
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Gradable adjective. Can also be used in compounds (z. B. 'ein reiches Erbe').